If you’re in need of a quick meal on Thanksgiving Day, McDonald’s could be a great option for you. In St. Petersburg, Florida, several McDonald’s locations will be open to cater to those looking for a fast food alternative to traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
In St. Petersburg, seven McDonald’s restaurants will be open. Notably, the location on 62nd Avenue N. will close at 1 a.m., while the others will remain open 24 hours for convenience.
Tampa offers even more options, with thirteen locations hosting Thanksgiving operations. The restaurant situated on Dr. MLK Jr. Drive will close at midnight, and another on West Kennedy Blvd. will shut down at 1 a.m., while the remaining venues will be open around the clock.
Clearwater features nine McDonald’s restaurants available on Thanksgiving. The one on South Missouri Avenue will close at 1 a.m., and the location on North Hercules Avenue will close at 11 p.m., whereas all other restaurants will maintain 24-hour service.
If you’re in Lakeland or Sarasota, there are also McDonald’s locations ready to welcome you. Sarasota has eight locations open, with various closing times ranging from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. to accommodate the diverse needs of customers.
Lastly, Wesley Chapel has two McDonald’s restaurants, both of which will be open for 24 hours, offering continual service to patrons.
Whether you are avoiding cooking, working, or simply in need of a quick meal, these McDonald’s locations will be ready to serve you on Thanksgiving, ensuring you can still find something to eat on this holiday.
As a hopeful note, having fast food options open on Thanksgiving provides an alternative for those who may be alone or unable to celebrate the holiday in a traditional sense. It may also create a sense of community as people share meals in non-conventional settings, connecting over a simple burger or fries.