HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE 2025: A CELEBRATION OF MAGIC, DREAMS, AND PURE ENERGY
(Photos by Raimondo Rossi)
The 93rd edition supporting Marine Toys for Tots brings the essence of Hollywood to life with creativity, community, and unforgettable heart
The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, and supporting Marine Toys for Tots, brought to Hollywood Boulevard an explosion of celebration, imagination, and holiday wonder. This year’s edition did far more than entertain—it embodied Hollywood’s very soul: the desire to create, to dream, to build, to work hard, and at the same time to inspire, surprise, and keep us suspended in that space between fantasy and reality that makes life so astonishingly beautiful.
How We Were Welcomed Under the Red Carpet Lights
From the very beginning, everything felt exceptional. The Red Carpet reception was not only elegant but flawlessly organized, one of the most perfect we have ever experienced anywhere in the world. Every guest walked through it with calm, gentle ease, smiling and glowing, as if the night itself reflected a soft rose-colored tone. They did not rush past the media; instead, each of them stopped, talked, shared impressions, feelings, and excitement, offering interviews with sincerity and kindness.
The atmosphere felt generous and human. The professionalism of the organizers, the warmth of the guests, and their willingness to speak with all of us—journalists and press—transformed the Red Carpet into an unforgettable moment of welcome, celebration, and pure joy. It was the kind of beginning that sets the tone for everything to come.
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Don’t wait another second—feel the magic, the excitement, and the pure holiday spirit of the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Step right in and soak up the unforgettable atmosphere!
Terry Fator
Faces We Know, Smiles We Remember
This year’s parade was led by Grand Marshal Luke Wilson, accompanied by Humanitarian of the Year Anthony Anderson, honored for his charitable contribution. Parade hosts included Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain, and Montel Williams, with Elizabeth Stanton as special co-host.
Hollywood responded with a long roster of personalities, bringing together stars, performers, musicians, influencers, and TV icons such as Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling (celebrating the 25th anniversary of 90210’s beloved couple, David and Donna), Ian Ziering, Vivica A. Fox, Cesar Millan, Kathy Garver, and many more—alongside civic and community representatives, including members of the United States Marine Corps, who are at the heart of the Toys for Tots mission.
Sebastian Bach (on the far right)
An enchanted image just before the departure of the parade
Where Our Place Brought Us Into the Spirit of the Parade
After the Red Carpet and interviews, we were guided to a reserved media area, a place that let us experience the parade not as spectators, but from within its spirit. From that position, every sound, every movement, every burst of music enveloped us. The parade unfolded like a moving tribute to Hollywood’s cinematic imagination.
Iconic movie vehicles rolled past our spot, bringing entire eras back to life: the mischievous Herbie the Love Bug, the Dukes of Hazzard car, the unmistakable Jurassic Park SUVs, and the roaring engines of Mad Max, among many others. The closer we were, the more it felt like we were traveling through Hollywood’s memory—like being inside a film rather than simply watching one.
Our place wasn’t only a seat; it was a storytelling vantage point. It allowed us to work, observe, and talk with the heartbeat of the parade, living what we were documenting.
Songs, Voices, and the Pulse of Celebration
The energy of the parade was lifted by a breathtaking lineup of performers. Grammy Award winners Estelle and Thelma Houston delivered unforgettable vocals; Terry Fator, Anna Azerli, Melinda Lindler, Liz Lentz, Sara Reeves, and rock icon Sebastian Bach brought diverse artistic styles and emotional ranges.
The night was strengthened further by the voices of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, instrumental power from the Jet Velocity All Star Band, and captivating illusions by The CW’s Masters of Illusion, featuring My Uyen, Murray Sawchuck, and Dani Elizabeth.
The parade also welcomed ensembles from The Bay, The Sandlot, and long-running daytime shows like The Bold and the Beautiful, emphasizing how Hollywood storytelling spans generations and formats.
Anna Azerli
A Parade That Gives Back as It Shines
In keeping with its mission, the event supported Marine Toys for Tots, featuring the Marine Color Guard, Marine Drum Major, the beloved Marine Mascot Sgt. Caesar, Harper, General Laster, and Toys for Tots representatives. Their presence reminded us that this parade is not only entertainment, but also compassion, community, and the shared effort to bring joy to children and families during the holiday season.
Where Hollywood Feels Alive
More than a spectacle, the 93rd Hollywood Christmas Parade was a declaration of identity. Hollywood is a place where business meets imagination, where work becomes creation, and where dreams are treated seriously enough to shape into something real. This parade captured that essence: the professionalism, the fantasy, the celebration, and the human warmth behind every gesture and every performance.
It wasn’t just a night of lights—it was Hollywood, alive.
Kate Linder
Lieutenant General James B. Laster
Raimondo Rossi aka Ray Morrison
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