'88th Hollywood Christmas Parade': Air date, what to expect, hosts and all you need to know about the annual event to be aired on The CW
The Hollywood Christmas Parade is an annual affair and it usually takes place on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, California. The vibrant mix of floats, marching bands and celebrities turned out to be the real crowd-pullers and gave people a good reason to come out of their homes on a Sunday night!
Parades like these have a vivacious effect on people and in general, create a buzz around the festive Holiday season.
So, here's everything you need to know about the 88th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade:
Air date
Catch the two-hour special national premiere of the parade on December, Friday on The CW.
Where is it happening?
The 88th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is happening in Los Angeles, California.
Meet your hosts
Laura McKenzie and Erik Estrada
Laura McKenzie is an award-winning television host, actress, writer, producer and director. She has starred in numerous TV series, motion pictures, TV commercials and specials. She is known for her work on 'This Just IN', 'Visions', 'Chilli Factor' and Laura McKenzie's Traveler. She is one of the co-hosts of this Christmas Parade.
Erik Estrada is an American actor and producer known for his work on 'CHiPs', 'Sealab' and 'Loaded Weapon 1'. The Golden Globe nominee is one of the other hosts of this Parade.
Dean Cain
Dean Cain is an actor and producer from Michigan. He played the iconic role of Clark Kent/Superman in 'The New Adventures of Superman' (1993-1997). He is also known for his work on films like 'God's Not Dead', 'Out of Time' and 'Rat Race'. Dean is one of the co-hosts of the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Montel Williams
Montel Williams is an actor and producer known for his role in 'JAG', 'The Montel Williams Show', 'All My Children', and 'The New Adventures of Robin Hood'. He will be co-hosting this Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade this year.
Elizabeth Stanton
Elizabeth Stanton is an American actress known for her roles in films like and TV shows like 'This Just IN', 'The Agency', 'The World's Funniest Moments' and 'The 20th Annual Movieguide Awards'. She is hosting this Christmas Parade along with the aforementioned hosts.
Meet the Grand Marshal of this Christmas Parade
Mario Lopez
Mario Lopez is a popular actor known for his work on films and TV shows like 'Pacific Blue', 'Get Him to the Greek', 'Saved by the Bell' and 'Outta Time'. He is the Grand Marshal of this huge event!
Where to watch
Catch the Parade only on The CW on Friday, December 13, at 8 pm/7c.
What to expect
Apart from your favorite celebrities taking part in the Christmas Parade, you must prepare to be astonished by some mesmerizing performances by Shawn Wayans and The Boo Crew, Rock of Ages, Bret Michaels and many more artists performing for you. There will also be a show of balloons and floats, which means you're definitely in for many surprises!