Next to the 4th of July, Thanksgiving is second favorite holiday.

As bad as things seem to be economically in our nation, we still have much to be thankful for.  I think it’s a very patriotic holiday and we owe a lot of thanks to God (or whatever higher power you believe in), for being fortunate to live in the greatest country in the history of the planet.

When you combine patriotism with a feast of delicious food, it’s a sure-fire winner of a holiday.

Mayor Daley likes this holiday too. So even though today is Thursday, it’s a parking meter holiday and you don’t have to feed the parking meter you are parked at. Woo-Hoo!!!

Please, enjoy the blessing of this country today. Eat, drink, watch some football, take a nap and spend some time with your family.

God Bless America!

The city has only 6 parking meter holidays a year. Here is the full list.

*New Year’s Day

*Memorial Day

*Independence Day

*Labor Day

*Thanksgiving Day

*Christmas Day

If you don’t believe me, here’s the link for the City of Chicago Parking Meter Holidays.