Enjoy Spectacular Los Angeles Holiday Parades

Everyone loves a parade! During the holidays in Los Angeles, you can welcome Santa Claus when his sled lands on Hollywood Boulevard, watch a procession of colorfully decorated boats, and experience the world-famous Rose Parade.

Every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Santa Claus arrives in Tinseltown along with floats, celebrities, movie cars, marching bands and equestrians! The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is taking place at 6pm on Sunday, November 30.

The U-shaped parade route starts on Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Drive, travels east to Vine Street, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard, and west on Sunset back to Orange. To get to the parade, Go Metro and take the Metro B Line to Hollywood/Vine or Hollywood/Highland.

There are numerous spots along the route to watch the parade for free, or you can purchase VIP Grandstand Seats at Ticketmaster.

Taking place on Saturday, December 6, the 63rd annual Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Boat Parade marks the beginning of the holiday season for harbor boaters, the surrounding communities of Wilmington, San Pedro, and the beach cities of the South Bay.

Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles and the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, the Holiday Boat Parade features vessels of all shapes and sizes, from powerboats to sailboats, tall ships and harbor working craft.

The Holiday Boat Parade starts at 6pm in the East Basin Channel of the Port of LA. Thousands of spectators watch the mile-long procession from public viewing stations along the LA Waterfront, including the Los Angeles Maritime Museum and the SS Lane Victory.

The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce presents the 45th Annual San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade on Sunday, December 7. The parade takes place from 1-3pm in historic Downtown San Pedro. Thousands line the parade route each year to cheer on the bands, drill teams, schools and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and celebrities as they make their way through Downtown San Pedro. The parade will start at 13th Street and Pacific Avenue, turn on 6th Street, and end at 6th and Palos Verdes Streets.

Now in its 63rd year, the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade kicks off with a light show at 5:45pm on Saturday, December 13, followed by the parade from 6-8pm.

Inspired by this year's theme "A Nightmare Before Christmas," participating boats will be decked out with festive lights and decorations, along with costumes, dancing, singing, live bands and music. As the colorful parade boats circle the Marina’s main channel several times, spectators watch from popular viewing spots like Burton Chace Park, Fisherman's Village and other waterfront venues.

For more than 60 years, the annual King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade lights up the Redondo Beach harbor along Harbor Drive with festively decorated boats parading with sparkling, colored lights and seasonal decorations inspired by the 2025 theme, "Honoring Our Veterans."

Taking place at 5:30pm on Saturday, December 13, the Holiday Boat Parade is free and can be viewed from popular locations like the King Harbor Marina / Moonstone Park, Portofino Hotel and Seaside Lagoon Seawall.

The 137th Rose Parade is taking place on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2025 at 8am (PST) featuring spectacular floral floats, marching bands from across the country, and high-stepping equestrian units.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has announced that Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a visionary entrepreneur and transformative philanthropist, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade® presented by Honda. Johnson’s selection as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly into this year’s parade theme: “The Magic in Teamwork.”

Johnson’s influence has extended far beyond the basketball court. A five-time NBA champion, three-time MVP, and Olympic gold medalist, he is celebrated not only as one of the greatest players in basketball history but also as a dynamic force in business and philanthropy. He co-owns the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club.

For detailed information on tickets, locations and schedules, visit the Tournament of Roses website.