Read our On the Scene Article: The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Lights Up Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood Times
By Valerie Milano
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 12/10/25 – One of Hollywood’s most cherished holiday traditions is ready to shine once again. The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots will air nationwide as a two-hour primetime special on The CW Network, Friday, December 12, 2025, from 8:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT, bringing festive entertainment, star-studded appearances, and heartfelt purpose to viewers across the country.
This year’s celebration is anchored by Grand Marshal Luke Wilson, the Emmy Award–winning actor beloved for roles in Legally Blonde, Old School, The Royal Tenenbaums, and most recently Kevin Costner’s sweeping Western epic Horizon. His warm, approachable presence sets the tone for a parade that blends Hollywood glamour with timeless holiday spirit.
Equally inspiring is the Parade’s 2025 Humanitarian of the Year, Anthony Anderson — Emmy-nominated actor, producer, comedian, and philanthropist — recognized for his continued advocacy and most recent appearance in Amazon MGM’s action thriller G20. Joining them is Toddler Junior Grand Marshal Domi Gergely, a three-year-old from Prince Georges, Maryland, selected as the Marine Toys for Tots Toddler of the Year, capturing the heart of the parade’s charitable mission.
A highlight reel of the parade’s television special is available here:
https://f.io/dwueIGYE
The telecast, produced by Associated Television International, once again places its hosts at the center of the holiday celebration: Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain, Montel Williams, and special co-host Elizabeth Stanton.
The 2025 musical lineup promises an unforgettable night with performances from:
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Terry Fator, accompanied by Winston the Impersonating Turtle
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Estelle
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Thelma Houston
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Anna Azerli
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Melinda Lindler
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Liz Lentz
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Sarah Reeves
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Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
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Sebastian Bach
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Jet Velocity All Star Band featuring Janea Ebs, Jason Ebs, Magician Suzanne LeBach, Matt Starr, Adam Kury, and Tracii Guns
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Stars of The CW’s Masters of Illusion including My Uyên, Murray SawChuck, and Dani Elizabeth
With genres spanning pop, rock, gospel, and magical variety acts, the parade once again delivers the eclectic entertainment mix fans eagerly await.
More than eight dozen celebrities will roll down the famous boulevard, including:
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Rick Monday
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David Longoria
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Carol Connors
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Kathy Garver
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Ian Ziering
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Marisol Nichols
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Dancing With the Stars champion Sharna Burgess
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90210 icons Tori Spelling and Brian Austin Green, marking 25 years since portraying beloved couple Donna and David
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Cast members from The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, The Bay, and The Sandlot
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Celebrity dog behaviorist and author Cesar Millan
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KTLA’s Andrew Riesmeyer and Samantha Cortese
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A dazzling roster of global beauty pageant titleholders
The tradition of blending Hollywood nostalgia with modern star power continues to be a defining charm of the parade.
Spectacle is never in short supply at the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
This year’s edition features:
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Seven award-winning marching bands
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Nine towering character balloons
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Six beautifully crafted floats
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Sixteen novelties
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Thirty-nine Nate Truman Star Cars, showcasing iconic vehicles from beloved films and television shows
These visual delights, combined with the parade’s community-focused mission, create an atmosphere both heartwarming and unforgettable.
At its core, the Hollywood Christmas Parade continues its decades-long support for Marine Toys for Tots, helping bring joy and holiday hope to children across the nation. The tradition of giving remains the heartbeat of this event — making each performance, each float, and each celebrity appearance part of something larger.
For more information about the parade, including details on participation and viewing, visit the official website:
www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org
