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[title]And the countdown to Christmas begins! There are little markers in L.A. that let us know that one of the most exciting times of the year is soon approaching: Christmas lights being lit, holiday music on the radio and the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Every year, thousands of Angelenos don their most festive apparel (still too tight from Thanksgiving dinner) and head to the Hollywood Walk of Fame as it’s transformed into a winter sort-of-wonderland. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hollywood Christmas Parade, one of the first major Christmas events of the season.
When is the Hollywood Christmas Parade 2024?
The 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade takes place on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 6–8pm. Pre-parade entertainment starts at 5:30pm.
How can I watch the parade?
Reserved grandstand seating will be available to purchase here. Reserved spots are going for $120, which supports Marine Toys for Tots, but curbside viewing along the parade route after Highland Avenue is free.
If you just want to watch on TV, all of the action usually airs closer to Christmas on the CW and KTLA (this year’s air date is still to come).
Where does the parade start?
The 3.2-mile parade route begins at Hollywood Boulevard and Orange Drive, in front of the Chinese Theatre, and heads east. It then turns south onto Vine Street and west onto Sunset Boulevard, where it continues until reaching Orange Drive again. A route map and street closure information can be found here.
Who will be appearing?
Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain, Montel Williams and Elizabeth Stanton will host. The rest of the lineup—including the grand marshal—is still to come, but expect to see a few more, uh, “celebrities.” The parade typically features plenty of character balloons, marching bands, dance groups and equestrians, too, culminating with the arrival of Santa and his reindeer.
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