LOS ANGELES — In the heart of Hollywood on Sunday, November 30, 2025, the city’s storied boulevard transformed into a river of light, spectacle and genuine holiday spirit as the 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade unfolded before thousands of cheering spectators — and, later, millions of viewers nationwide. (Below: scenes from the 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade)
(L-R) Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess attend the 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade with Grand Marshal Luke Wilson in Support of Marine Toys for Tots Live Parade on November 30, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
Held every year on the Sunday following Thanksgiving, the parade is a cherished Los Angeles tradition, blending red-carpet poise with community celebration along a 3.2-mile U-shaped route that winds from Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Drive to Vine Street and back along Sunset Boulevard. Time Out Worldwide
“I’m honored to serve as the grand marshal … and excited to support Marine Toys for Tots to bring joy to children in need this holiday season.”
— Luke Wilson, Grand Marshal ABC7 Los Angeles
A Night That Belongs to All of Los Angeles
As dusk fell, Hollywood Boulevard shimmered beneath thousands of lights and billions of sequins. Spectators — families, longtime Angelenos, tourists and young children perched on parents’ shoulders — packed the sidewalks early for free curbside viewing, while grandstand seating by the TCL Chinese Theatre sold out weeks in advance. Time Out Worldwide
Grand Marshal Luke Wilson speaks during the 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hosted on the evening by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie and Elizabeth Stanton, the parade blended polished showmanship with heartfelt community presence. Grand Marshal Luke Wilson lent the night both star power and earnest purpose, aligning with the parade’s enduring support of the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program. ABC7 Los Angeles
“This is a tremendous honor and I am so thankful to be acknowledged for my charity work.”
— Anthony Anderson, Humanitarian of the Year ABC7 Los AngelesAnthony Anderson is seen during the 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade with Grand Marshal Luke Wilson
Actor Anthony Anderson — recognized as Humanitarian of the Year — epitomized the parade’s deeper mission: to celebrate giving alongside glamour.
Balloons, Marching Bands and Santa’s Climactic Arrival
From oversized character balloons to polished marching bands and dynamic dance troupes, the procession captured both the pageantry of Hollywood and the communal energy of the city. At its close, amid a roar of applause, Santa Claus and his reindeer brought the spectacle full circle — a moment met with wonder from the youngest in the crowd and knowing smiles from the oldest. Time Out Worldwide
Marines for Toys For Tots and Cortney Lofton dressed as Santa Claus
It was a moment that encapsulated the parade’s rare charm: a fusion of cinematic fantasy and genuine holiday warmth.
Televised for the Nation
Though the parade dazzled live on Hollywood’s streets on November 30, its reach extended far beyond Los Angeles. The full event aired as a primetime special on The CW on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 8:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT, bringing Hollywood’s holiday fervor into living rooms across the country. Tom’s Guide
This broadcast — a showcase of celebrities, community performers and joyful moments — reaffirmed the parade as both a local tradition and a national holiday fixture.
(L-R) Murray SawChuck and Dani Elizabeth
A Tradition That Still Shines
For nearly a century, the Hollywood Christmas Parade has threaded history and hope through its celebration: a reminder that even in a city defined by reinvention, some traditions endure — and evolve — by inviting everyone to participate.
(L-R) Carol Connors, David Longoria and Kathy Garver; (L-R) Vivica A. Fox and Connie Peña; (L-R) Connie Cossio and Cesar Millan; A Martinez; (L-R) Gregori J. Martin, A Martinez, guest, Olivia d’Abo and James Preston
On this night in 2025, Hollywood didn’t just celebrate the season; it redefined it.
“When Santa turns the corner on Hollywood Boulevard, Christmas has begun.” — Parade Spectator