Jeremy Renner Named As Grand Marshal Of The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys For Tots
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Jeremy Renner is an actor, musician, and philanthropist. He will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 92nd Anniversary of The Hollywood Christmas Parade. This event supports Marine Toys for Tots. The live parade is presented in association with The City of Los Angeles. It will take place on the streets of Hollywood, CA. It is scheduled for Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Hollywood landmark Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
Jeremy Renner is an award-winning actor. He is also a dedicated philanthropist. His commitment to giving back is as integral to his identity as his celebrated film roles. In 2023, he founded the RennerVation Foundation. It is a youth-focused nonprofit. It is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for children in foster care and at-risk youth. The foundation aims to foster joy, growth, and a strong sense of belonging. It offers these young individuals experiences and resources. These experiences allow them to embrace the fullness of childhood. Renner is known for his memorable performances. His credits include films like The Hurt Locker and the Avengers series. He has also shone in the hit TV show Mayor of Kingstown. Renner increasingly uses his influence for philanthropy. Through educational support, the RennerVation Foundation empowers disadvantaged youth. It provides enriching experiences that allow young people the chance to flourish and dream. (https://RennerVationFoundation.org)
“I’m honored to serve as the Grand Marshal for this year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade and excited to partner with Toys for Tots to bring joy to children in need. Their mission aligns closely with the work we do at the RennerVation Foundation, creating meaningful experiences for at-risk youth. This season of giving is about spreading hope, and I’m thrilled to share this moment with my family and friends from the foundation as we work together to make a difference.”– Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner)
The 92nd Anniversary of The Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots. It is a cherished tradition in the Southland. It will kick off the holiday season with spectacular fanfare. The event includes movie cars, award-winning bands from around the country, and dazzling equestrians. Additionally, it features larger-than-life character balloons, colorful floats, and humorous specialty acts. The parade culminates with the appearance of the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus, and his reindeer. After the reveal of the 2024 Grand Marshal, the full parade talent lineup will soon be announced.
More About The Hollywood Christmas Parade:
2024 marks The 92nd Anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, an American tradition. The live parade is produced by Associated Television International. It is presented in association with The City of Los Angeles. The event takes place on the streets of Hollywood, CA. This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Since 1928 the live Hollywood Christmas Parade has been a loved and cherished annual holiday tradition. It is enjoyed by Angelenos and by millions watching on television. The televised airings occur nationally on The CW Network on December 14th, 2024 and internationally on Armed Forces Network. The only exceptions were during World War II from 1942 to 1944. The parade wasn’t presented in those years, and it was also skipped in 2020 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The parade was then presented live again in 2021, 2022 and 2023. It excitedly returns this year to celebrate its 92nd Anniversary. The parade will be live in the streets of Hollywood, CA!
Grand Marshals who have appeared in The Hollywood Christmas Parade during the last 91 years include: Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Bob Hope, Art Linklater, Lawrence Welk, Charlton Heston, Jeanette Loft, Dale Evans and Roy Rogers, Danny Thomas, Mary Pickford, Joe E. Brown, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Vaughn, Pat Boone, Fred McMurray, Stevie Wonder, Buddy Ebsen, Walter Matthau, Ernest Borgnine, Johnny Mathis, General Robert E. Cushman, Jr., John Wayne, General Omar Bradley, James Stewart, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood, Ron Howard, George Peppard, Michael Landon, William Shatner, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Tony Danza, Sammy Davis, Jr., Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Arnold and Roseanne Barr, Bob and Dolores Hope, Louis Gossett, Jr., Robert Urich, Beau Bridges, Dennis Hopper and Frankie Muñiz, Peter Fonda, Mickey Rooney, Johnny Grant, Magic Johnson, Antonio Villaraigosa, George López, Bob Barker, Joy and Regis Philbin, Susan Lucci, Larry King, Marie Osmond, Joe Mantegna, Buzz Aldrin, Penn & Teller, Olivia Newton-John, Mario Lopez, Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, Jerry O’Connell, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Sheryl Underwood, Danny Trejo and Colonel Paris D. Davis, among others.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade was originally called the Santa Claus Lane Parade. When the American performer Gene Autry, who was known as The Singing Cowboy, was riding on his horse down Hollywood Boulevard in the 1946 Santa Claus Lane Parade, he heard young parade spectators in the crowd exclaim, “Here comes Santa Claus!” This inspired Autry to compose the traditional perennial Christmas holiday song. He co-wrote “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” with Oakley Haldeman in 1949. Autry first recorded the song in 1947. The song was released as a single by Columbia Records. It achieved a #5 spot among country hits and a #9 spot among pop hits at the time. Gene Autry is the only celebrity to have five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has one in each of the five categories: Motion Pictures, Radio, Recording, Television, and Live Theater. The intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue is part of the Hollywood Christmas Parade route. It is named Gene Autry Square.
The live parade features 5,000 participants. It will be taped for multiple nationwide network television broadcasts. These broadcasts will be aired during the holiday season. The parade will travel along a 3.2 mile U-shaped route. It starts at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard. It travels east on Hollywood Boulevard to Vine Street. Then, it turns south on Vine Street to Sunset Boulevard. Finally, it turns west on Sunset Boulevard to travel back to Orange Street.
The Origin and Evolution of the Marine Toys for Tots Program 77 Years Ago:
Toys for Tots began in 1947. Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks was the brainchild behind the initiative. Actually it was his wife, Diane Hendricks, who was the real inspiration. She had a few handcrafted dolls and asked Bill to deliver them to an agency that supports children in need.
When Bill Hendricks reported back to his wife that he could not find such an organization, she instructed him to “start one.” She encouraged him after he failed to find one. Major Hendricks and the Marines in his reserve unit in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys in 1947. The Commandant noticed the successful community engagement in 1947. He directed all Marine Reserve Sites to implement a Toys for Tots campaign. This transformed it into a national community action program in 1948.
Bill Hendrick’s civilian job was Director of Public Relations at Warner Brothers Studios. He had many celebrity friends who he asked to help support the newly created Marine Toys for Tots Program. Walt Disney was a personal friend of Bill Hendricks. As a favor, he designed the first Toys for Tots poster. This included a miniature three-car train, which was subsequently adopted as the Toys for Tots logo.
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity. It was established in 1991 at the behest of the Marine Corps. The foundation helps run and support the Marine Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation raises funds. It purchases toys. The Foundation provides promotional and support materials. It manages all funds raised and donated. The Foundation solicits corporate support and educates the public. It also handles day-to-day operations. The Marine Toys for Tots Program currently distributes an average of 18 million toys each year. These toys reach 7 million less fortunate children annually. To learn more, please visit: https://toysfortots.org
This year’s parade will include an exciting lineup of Novelties and Groups, Marching Bands, Dance Groups. Talent Guest Appearances, Performances, and Character Balloons such as The Santa Grinch, Santa Garfield and Cat In The Hat.
More information about this year’s Parade including the Hosts, Celebrities, and Performers will be announced soon. For Parade inquiries, please call the 24/7 Hollywood Christmas Parade Hotline toll free at 1-833-PARADE1 (1-833-727-2331). For updates on this year’s parade, please visit the parade’s official website at www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org
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