CANTON, Ohio — Just hours away from being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the 2023 enshrinement class was in the Canton Repository Grand Parade.
The parade featured the Class of 2023 enshrinees, including Browns legend Joe Thomas, as well as returning Hall of Famers, as they made their way down the 2.2-mile parade route.
Giant helium balloons, marching bands, floats, classic vehicles and specialty units were also in the parade.
In addition, 3News' Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. were in the parade with a special tribute to Joe Thomas.
This year, the following additions are new to the parade:
Budweiser Clydesdales leading the parade
NFL team specialty units
United States Marines Band
South Shore Drill Team
12 grand floats
9-10 impressive balloons
Monster Truck
Canal Fulton Mini Boat and Horses
Several radio hosts/costumes characters
Take a look at some of the sights and sounds from the parade:
2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Repository Grand Parade
3News streamed the parade live, which can be watched below:
The annual tradition that takes place during Enshrinement Week draws nearly 200,000 people each year. According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the parade is the fifth largest in the country and Canton’s biggest free event.
A full map of the parade route can be found HERE.
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