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BEK TV to Deliver Exclusive Live Coverage of the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

11/17/2023 Press Releases

The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, known for its grand floats, colorful performances, and the appearance of Santa Claus, has been a beloved holiday tradition for decades.  Viewers tuning in to BEK TV on Thanksgiving morning can expect comprehensive coverage of the parade, including interviews with parade participants, behind-the-scenes insights, and captivating commentary that will enhance their parade-watching experience.

“We understand the importance of family and togetherness during the holiday season, and by broadcasting the parade, we hope to bring joy and festive cheer to homes all across our region and beyond,” says Jordan Hassler, Chief Operating Officer for BEK TV. “BEK TV's decision to bring this cherished event directly to viewers' living rooms is a testament to its commitment to delivering quality entertainment and community engagement.”

BEK TV is the only North Dakota-owned broadcasting company remaining in the state and produces more local content than any other television station.  It broadcasts statewide on television and across the world via internet.  BEK TV consists of content from both BEK Sports and BEK News.

BEK TV is the largest television broadcaster of high school and collegiate athletics in the region, broadcasting nearly 400 live events each year.  The network also is the state’s top producer of original news and opinion programming.  BEK TV is the 2021, 2022, and 2023 winner of the Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best contest, selected by the public for “Best Television Station”.

The concept behind BEK’s news programming is to provide a media service platform that is unscripted and uncensored.  BEK TV hosts are untrained broadcasters who share their perspectives and views on topics and issues that North Dakotans are talking about.  The BEK network never controls the messaging.

For more information, log onto bek.tv and bek.news.

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BEK TV
leading broadcaster
inaugural live coverage
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Thanksgiving morning
Thursday
November 23
8am to 11 am CT
grand floats
colorful performances
Santa Claus
beloved holiday tradition
comprehensive coverage
interviews
parade participants
behind-the-scenes insights
captivating commentary
parade-watching experience
family
togetherness
holiday season
joy
festive cheer
homes
region
Jordan Hassler
Chief Operating Officer
quality entertainment
community engagement

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