Hob Nobble Gobble

The Parade Company is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for their largest black-tie fundraiser, Hob Nobble Gobble®. The 20th Annual Hob Nobble Gobble® takes place at the Michigan State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Hob Nobble Gobble® is an unforgettable night of enchantment and wonder for the entire family, with all proceeds benefiting America’s Thanksgiving Parade®. Partygoers will enjoy fabulous food, live entertainment, carnival rides and games, armfuls of giveaways, memories to last a lifetime and special guest appearance by:

• Bethenny Frankel, celebrity chef and from Bravo’s hit series, Real Housewives of New York. Frankel will do a meet and greet for VIP and Superstar ticket holders at the event and have a Skinny Girl Margarita station. She will also appear in the Parade Thursday morning.
• Evan Kasprzak, a West Bloomfield, MI native and graduate from Wylie E. Groves High School, Kasprzak was a top 4 contestant on season 5 of So You Think You Can Dance
• Ryan Kasprzak, tap dancing sensation on season 5 and 6 of So You Think You Can Dance
• SHIROCK, a Nashville, Tenn. rock band whose hits such as "New Solution" and "Say It Out" have been featured on MTV's The Hills.

“Hob Nobble Gobble is a treasured family tradition – an extension of the Parade for many – and we are thrilled to showcase our event to the parade supporters who attend,” said Tony Michaels, President and CEO, The Parade Company.

A range of tickets are now on sale for this spectacular black-tie celebration including: SuperStar Reservation, $1,000 each, giving guests access to a private meet and greet; Patron Reservation, $500 each; Benefit Reservation, $350 each; and Child Reservation (age 6 & under), $200 each. To order tickets, call 313.923.7400 x 244