Question

read the text.
yesterday, somervilles annual thanksgiving day parade once again marched down front street. though the temperature dipped to 35°f, the bundled - up crowd cheered all along the 1.5 - mile route. this years parade included twelve floats, five marching bands, and twenty - three other group entries.
one new entry this year was the pet parade. dozens of pet owners marched with their dogs or other animals. many pets were dressed in thanksgiving or winter - themed costumes. six - year - old noreen kramer declared the pet parade \the best part.\
the parade also honored some sixty - year - old traditions. it started with the giant turkey float and finished with acrobats dressed as sparkling snowflakes!
which authors purpose is suggested by the text?
to inform readers about this years thanksgiving parade in somerville
to persuade readers to join the pet parade in somerville next year
to explain the correct order of events in somervilles thanksgiving parade

Explanation:

The text describes details of Somerville's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, including the route, entries (like floats, bands, pet parade), and traditions. It provides factual information about the parade, so the author's purpose is to inform readers about this year's parade. The other options don't fit: there's no persuasion to join the pet parade, nor an explanation of event order (only start and finish are mentioned, not a detailed order explanation).

Answer:

to inform readers about this year's Thanksgiving parade in Somerville