Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 28, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Thanksgiving Day Parade held Uptown
* Charlotte SouthPark Turkey Trot at SouthPark Mall
* Turkey Dash at The Village at Robinson Farm
* Shiprocked at Snug Harbor
* The bar is open after at 8 p.m. at Connolly's Pub