Hollywood Christmas Parade 2026 on Hollywood Blvd

The Hollywood Christmas Parade has opened the holiday season along Hollywood Boulevard since 1928, and the 94th edition lands on Sunday, November 29, 2026. It is a big, loud, glittery night out, and one of the easier answers if you are hunting for family events Los Angeles has to offer once Thanksgiving weekend wraps up.

When: Sunday, November 29, 2026, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Where: Hollywood Blvd. between Orange Dr. and Highland Ave., Hollywood 90028 Price: $35-$107, as listed by Discover Los Angeles Good for: Kids, families and anyone who likes a parade

What to expect

The parade has a long history in the entertainment industry. Its early years drew Gene Autry, Jimmy Stewart and Mary Pickford, and the lineup has kept pulling in well-known names ever since. The route is a mix of dazzling floats, marching bands and live performances, strung along the stretch of Hollywood Boulevard that passes the Chinese Theatre.

There is a charitable side too. This year the parade supports the US Marines Toys for Tots program along with other charities that help children and families who are struggling during the holidays. Organizers collect toys and donations, so bringing a new, unwrapped toy is a good way to make the night count for more than spectacle.

Planning your visit

The listing gives a price range of $35 to $107, which suggests ticketed seating at several levels. It does not say what each tier includes, so check the Discover Los Angeles page before you buy, and confirm whether any general viewing is available along the route.

Hollywood Boulevard closes to traffic for events like this, so expect detours and slow going around Highland Avenue. Metro's B Line stops at Hollywood/Highland and is the least stressful way in. Arrive early, bring layers because the evening gets cool, and pick a meeting spot in case your group gets separated in the crowd.

If you are building a list of things to do with kids LA has on the calendar this season, the parade is an easy fit: it is loud, colorful and over in an evening. Browse more things happening in Hollywood and across the city in our family events section and the Hollywood neighborhood page.