Opening-week Thanksgiving tradition at one of America's oldest racetracks.
Thanksgiving Day Racing plays New Orleans Fair Grounds in New Orleans on November 26, 2026. It is a rare stop in New Orleans, so it is worth planning your trip around it early.
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New Orleans Fair Grounds · 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119
Thanksgiving Day Racing plays New Orleans Fair Grounds in New Orleans on November 26, 2026.
At New Orleans Fair Grounds, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119.
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