Grand Marshal Luke Wilson At The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys For Tots — Airing Dec. 12
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Airs on The CW on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 8:PM to 10:00 PM Eastern/Pacific Time(ET/PT)
The 93rd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade returned to the heart of Los Angeles on Sunday, November 30, 2025. It continued its long-running holiday tradition while supporting the Marine Toys for Tots program. Before the parade rolled down the boulevard, a star-studded lineup walked the red carpet. This built excitement for the nationally televised event. It is set to air on The CW on December 12. This year’s celebration unfolded along iconic Hollywood Boulevard. It kicked off in front of the TCL Chinese Theatre and stretched past the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. The famous corridor turned into a festive showcase of music, performances, and holiday cheer.
Grand Marshal Luke Wilson headlined the 2025 parade. Humanitarian of the Year Anthony Anderson joined him. The event spotlighted community spirit and charitable giving. Hosting duties were led by Laura McKenzie and Erik Estrada, with Elizabeth Stanton and Montel Williams serving as pre-show co-hosts. The live parade featured a wide range of celebrity appearances across entertainment, sports, and television. Celebrities included Terry Fator, Byron Scott, AC Green, music artist Estelle, and DWTS’ Sharna Burgess. Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling also participated. Tori Spelling marked the 25th wedding anniversary of 90210’s iconic couple David and Donna. Fellow 90210 star Ian Ziering joined them. Additional notable guests included Cara Jade Myers, Jack Murillo, Vivica A. Fox. Marisol Nichols, Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio, Cesar Millan, influencers Rachel McCord, Sebastian Topete, and Nour Khodr, performers Liz Lentz, Melinda Lindner, and Sara Reeves, the legendary Thelma Houston, and Alexia Smith (Ms. Hollywood), with former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and General Laster also in attendance. See some red carpet images here-https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=joyparris2&set=a.10161746947326572
The entertainment lineup expanded even further. It included appearances from soap and television favorites such as Deidra Hall and Greg Rikaart of Days of Our Lives. Anna Azerli, Harrison Cone, and Laneya Grace of The Bold and the Beautiful also made appearances, along with Jacob Meir. Music and pop culture figures added to the star power. These included Jet Velocity’s Matt Star, Tracii Guns, Sebastian Bach, Suzanne Le Bach, and Adam Kury. KTLA’s Andy Riesmeyer and Samantha Cortese represented local media. International pageant and community representation also took the spotlight. Euro Universe representatives Lena Dorosh and Nina Svet were featured. Viva Panama Queen Andra Cover was featured too. Additionally, San Francisco Queen Lilah De Leon was featured. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles brought a celebratory, uplifting presence to the festivities.
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Fans also enjoyed special appearances by ensembles and beloved casts. This included Masters of Illusion’s Murray Sawchuck and Dani Elizabeth Sawchuck. The cast of The Bay featured A Martinez, James Preston, Olivia d’Abo, and Gregori Martin. The Sandlot favorites were Shane Obedzinski, Marty York, and Grant Gelt. City and civic leaders also joined the celebration. Councilmember Heather Hutt and Councilmember Monica Rodriguez were part of this event. Sheriff Robert Luna and Rick Monday also attended. This underscores the parade’s role as both an entertainment event and a community gathering. More supporters included Kate Linder. Gunnar Spafford, VP of Toys for Tots, participated. Domi Gergely, Toys for Tots Toddler of the Year, helped highlight the parade’s charitable mission.
The participation of the United States Marine Corps was a major highlight of the event. This included the Marine Color Guard, Marine Drum Major, and Marine Mascot Sgt. The United States Marine Corps participated in a significant highlight of the event. This included the Marine Color Guard, Marine Drum Major, and Marine Mascot Sgt. Caesar, Harper, and the Santa Escorts arrived with their officer in charge. This leads up to the moment the crowd waits for every year: Santa Claus himself. Hollywood’s brightest personalities, community leaders, and service members all came together for one unforgettable holiday celebration. The 2025 Hollywood Christmas Parade delivered a festive spectacle. It had a meaningful purpose, bringing joy to the season while supporting Toys for Tots and the families it serves.
The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade airs on The CW on Friday, December 12, 2025. It will be broadcast from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern/Pacific Time (ET/PT). The hosts include Laura McKenzie and Erik Estrada. Luke Wilson is the grand marshal. You can also stream it on The CW app or website. Services like Fubo and DirecTV offer streaming as well. In some areas, you can watch replays on KTLA on Christmas Eve.
