For over 40 years, the Disney Parks MagicalChristmas Day Parade has been a cherished holiday tradition for families worldwide. Since its first broadcast in 1983, the parade has brought the enchantment of Disney into homes on Christmas morning, featuring beloved characters, festive music, and dazzling performances. This timeless celebration is more than just a show—it’s a way to create unforgettable holiday memories with loved ones.
At SamsDisneyDiary, we’ve embraced this tradition by capturing the magic year after year. You can relive all the parades and highlights right here at SamsDisneyDiary.com/ChristmasParade.
Whether you’re new to the celebration or a lifelong fan, this year’s event promises to deliver the holiday joy you’ve come to expect.
Who is performing in the 2024 Parade? Disney just dropped the details.
This 2024 event, filmed across Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, features an incredible lineup of performers:
- Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro – “Winter Wonderland”
- Elton John – “Tiny Dancer”
- John Legend – “This Christmas”
- Andy Grammer and Junkanoo Celebration Performers – “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
- Carly Pearce – “Man with the Bag”
- Pentatonix – “12 Days of Christmas”
- Anika Noni Rose – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
- SEVENTEEN – “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
- Cast of Disney’s “Descendants: The Rise of Red” – “Red Christmas” / “Jolly to the Core”
🎄 How to Watch the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade 🎄
Make your Christmas morning even brighter with this year’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade! Here’s where and when to catch the magic:
- ABC: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST / 5:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. MST/PST
- Disney+: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST as part of “Spend Christmas Day with Disney+”
- YouTube: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST
Here is a look at last year’s parade…
