Hollywood Celebrates the Holiday Season with Parades and Events

On Sunday evening, November 30, 2025, the 93rd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, made its way down Hollywood Boulevard. The parade featured a star-studded lineup, including Grand Marshal Luke Wilson, known for his roles in Legally Blonde and Old School, who expressed his honor in serving for this year's event.

Wilson stated, 'I am honored to serve as the grand marshal of this year's Hollywood Christmas Parade joining an esteemed list of Hollywood legends and excited to support Marine Toys for Tots to bring joy to children in need this holiday season.' Also recognized during the parade was actor Anthony Anderson, who was named Humanitarian of the Year for his charitable work, including the Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic.

Anderson remarked, 'I am so thrilled to be honored with the humanitarian award for this year's Hollywood Christmas Parade; this is a tremendous honor and I am so thankful to be acknowledged for my charity work.' The parade was hosted by Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie, with co-hosts Elizabeth Stanton and Montel Williams.

Performers included ventriloquist Terry Fator, magician Mai Wynn, and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, alongside singers Anna Azerli, Liz Lentz, Melinda Lindler, and Sarah Reeves. The festive procession included seven bands, nine large character balloons, seven floats, and numerous movie cars, culminating in an appearance by Santa Claus.

Celebrities such as Thelma Houston, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Cesar Millan, Ian Ziering, Deidre Hall, Kate Linder, and Olivia d'Abo also participated. The Hollywood Christmas Parade has been a tradition since 1928, with exceptions during World War II and in 2020 due to the pandemic.

The parade will not be broadcast live but will be recorded and aired on The CW Network on December 12.