Disney Christmas Day Parade Returns Dec. 25, 2025

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade returns for its annual holiday celebration on Thursday, December 25, 2025, broadcasting live from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and featuring contributions from other Disney properties across the United States and Hawaii. Hosted by actors Alfonso Ribeiro and Ginnifer Goodwin, with parade correspondent Maia Kealoha, the event will showcase festive floats, beloved Disney characters, and musical performances starting at 10 a.m. ET on ABC.

The parade, a longstanding Christmas morning tradition, combines storytelling, themed festivities, and entertainment from multiple locations. Viewers will see performances originating from Disney's four theme parks at Walt Disney World, as well as Disneyland Resort in California, the Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii. Musical guests include Coco Jones performing "This Christmas" from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios; Lady A with "Winter Wonderland" in Epcot's World Celebration Gardens; Mariah the Scientist singing "Please Come Home for Christmas" at the Tree of Life in Disney's Animal Kingdom; Bebe Rexha delivering "Last Christmas" at...