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 92d Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is taking place at 6pm on Sunday, December 1.

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.

The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce presents the 44th Annual San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade on Sunday, December 1. 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.

Taking place on Saturday, December 7, 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.

Now in its 62nd year, the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade kicks off at 5:55pm on Saturday, December 14 with a traditional fireworks display, followed by the parade from 6-8pm. Inspired by this year's theme "A Margaritaville Holiday," 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 a quarter-century, 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 2024 theme, "A Tropical Holiday."

Taking place at 5:30pm on Saturday, December 14, 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 136th Rose Parade is taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 at 8am (PST) featuring spectacular floral floats, marching bands from across the country, and high-stepping equestrian units.

The Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade is sports icon and champion for equality, Billie Jean King. King’s selection as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly into this year’s parade theme: “Best Day Ever!”, celebrating life’s best moments.

“Being from Long Beach and growing up in Southern California I have fond memories of watching the parade with my family and I am deeply honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade,” said King. “This parade is a wonderful celebration of joy and community, and it truly represents the 'Best Day Ever' for all who attend or watch.”

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