Watch Highlights of the 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade 2016

On Sunday, November 27, 2016, the HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE TELEVISION, LLC, in partnership with Associated Television International and the City of Los Angeles, hosted the 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade in the heart of Hollywood, California. This beloved tradition, recognized as the largest Christmas event in America, drew over a million spectators to its three-mile parade route and featured an extraordinary lineup of performers, floats, and festivities.

Star-Studded Entertainment
Olivia Newton-John served as this year’s Grand Marshal, delighting fans with her presence and musical performance. The event also showcased stellar performances by artists including:

Cyndi Lauper
Kenny G
WAR
Eric Benét
Scotty McCreery
The Empty Hearts (a supergroup featuring members from Blondie, The Cars, Chesterfield Kings, and The Romantics)
Band of Merrymakers
Additionally, the stars of the CW’s hit series Masters of Illusion brought a touch of magic to the parade.
Hosts and Highlights
The telecast of the event was hosted by a dynamic team including Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain, and Montel Williams, with special co-hosts Elizabeth Stanton and Garrett Clayton. Attendees and viewers alike enjoyed a visual feast of:

Larger-than-life inflatable balloons
Award-winning marching bands
Colorful equestrians
Intricately designed floats
Celebrity-filled cars
Special appearances by beloved characters
And, of course, Santa Claus himself, marking the official start of the holiday season!
Broadcast Information
The 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade premiered as a two-hour primetime special on The CW Network on Friday, December 16, 2016, at 8:00 PM ET/PT (7:00 PM CT) and re-aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at 3:00 PM ET/PT (2:00 PM CT). The event also reached over one million American servicemen and women worldwide through the American Forces Network.

A Tradition with a Cause
This cherished annual parade also supports the Marine Toys for Tots program, a vital initiative providing holiday gifts to less fortunate children.

More Information and Highlights
For more details and photos of this star-studded event, visit Diversity News Magazine.

Video Credits:
The event footage, courtesy of HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE TELEVISION, LLC (Associated Television International) and The CW, is available through Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV.

Stay tuned for more highlights, exclusive coverage, and updates on events celebrating the holiday spirit from Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV.

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