Carmen Harlan is an American journalist best known for playing Event host in America's Thanksgiving Parade.
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Best Known For:The television show America's Thanksgiving Parade
Breakthrough:Joined WDIV-TV as a general assignment reporter in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Carmen Harlan
- Full Name: Carmen Harlan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television show America's Thanksgiving Parade
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Net Worth: $350,000-$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $55,000-$240,000 (Estimated range)

Education
Her educational background includes studies at Mumford High School and University of Michigan.
- Mumford High School
- University of Michigan
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Speech
- Period: 1975
Career & Work
Carmen Harlan's career includes news and reporting roles with WDIV-TV, a television station and WWWW-FM.
Organization: WDIV-TV
Role: News anchor
Period: 1981–2016
Details: Anchored early-evening and late newscasts; longtime co-anchor alongside Mort Crim and Devin Scillian.
Organization: WDIV-TV
Role: General assignment reporter
Period: 1978–1981
Organization: WWWW-FM
Role: Radio broadcaster
Rise to Fame
Carmen Harlan rose to prominence for her role on the television show America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Notable Works
- TV Show: America's Thanksgiving Parade (Event host)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award
- Soul and Spirit Humanitarian Award
Personal Information
- Full Name: Carmen Harlan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work









