The 91st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (The CW Friday December 15, 2023)

The 91st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, taking place on December 15, 2023, will be led by Grand Marshal Colonel Paris D. Davis and support Marine Toys for Tots. A long-standing tradition in the streets of Hollywood, CA, it features various celebrities and has a rich history dating back to 1928.

91st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Featuring Grand Marshal Colonel Paris D. Davis

The 91st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade will be shown on The CW on Friday December 15, 2023, starting at 8:00pm. Colonel Paris D. Davis is the Grand Marshal of the parade, which is in support of Marine Toys for Tots. The parade will be presented in the streets of Hollywood, CA, by Associated Television International in association with The City of Los Angeles.

The Hollywood Christmas Parade, formerly known as the Hollywood Santa Parade or Santa Claus Lane Parade, is an annual event that takes place on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in the Hollywood community in Los Angeles, California. The parade follows a 3.5-mile route along Sunset Boulevard and features various celebrities among its participants.

It originated in 1928, when Hollywood merchants transformed a one-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard into “Santa Claus Lane” to boost shopping. The parade has continued to grow over the years with the help of local businesses and the community, becoming a significant event for the Hollywood community.

In 1946, Gene Autry, inspired by the parade, wrote the song “Here Comes Santa Claus” with Oakley Haldeman. By 1978, the parade had been renamed the Hollywood Christmas Parade and was broadcast locally on KTLA-TV.