On Sunday, November 26, “The 91st Anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade” is scheduled to take place live and in person from Los Angeles at 6:00 p.m. PST. For viewers at home, The CW will air a recorded version of the parade in primetime on Friday, December 15, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Receiving the Medal of Honor, our country’s highest military award, which was presented to him in The White House by President Joe Biden on March 3, 2023, Colonel Paris. D Davis will serve as the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade which will be hosted by Dean Cain, Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie and Montel Williams. Elizabeth Stanton also appears as a special guest host.
Look for Paula Abdul to be recognized with the Humanitarian of the Year, set to be presented to her by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Floats set to make an appearance include the Star/Bell/Ornament, the Eagle, Mighty Mouse, Betty Boop and Toy Soldier, along with Pirate and the Treasure.
Among those taking part in the parade lineup this year will be Raymond Lee (actor, “Quantum Leap”), Ernie Hudson (actor, “Quantum Leap”), Caitlin Bassett (actor, “Quantum Leap”), Aly & AJ, Chaz Dean, Jim Hill (sports anchor, CBS2/KCAL 9), Craig Robinson, Rell Battle, Giorgia Whigham (actor, “Sierra Burgess is a Loser”), Andrew Walker, Vincent Rodrguez III (actor, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), Erin Cahill, Chris Kattan and his fiancé, Maria Libri, Christine Devine (news anchor, FOX11) and Christina Vidal Mitchell (“Grand Hotel”), among others.
Performers set to entertain fans throughout the parade include Anna Azerli, Laura Bryna, Tara Macri, Olivia Soli and the Village People.
Soap stars from both the past and present are set to appear in the parade, including Tatyana Ali (ex-Roxanne, “The Young and the Restless; “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”), Tajh Bellow (TJ, “General Hospital”), Kimberlin Brown (Sheila, “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Brant Daughtery (ex-Brian, “Days of our Lives”; ), Deidre Hall (Marlena, “Days of our Lives”), Ashley Jones (Bridget, “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Josh Kelly (Cody, “General Hospital”), Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa, “Days of our Lives”), Kate Linder (Esther, “The Young and the Restless”) and Stephen Nichols (Steve, “Days of our Lives”).
Note: Talent attendance is subject to change.
Tickets to the Hollywood Christmas Parade are priced at $120 for those wishing to attend.
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