Actor Danny Trejo waves to parade goers as he serves as marshal of the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Mighty Mouse balloon makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard during the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Concord High School Marching Band, of Elkhart, Ind., performs during the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The US Marine Corp Band performs during the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Betty Boop balloon waits along Hollywood Boulevard before the start of the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, right, waves to parade goers during the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks during the 90th Annual Christmas Parade in Hollywood, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Betty Boop balloon descends Hollywood Boulevard during the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks during the 90th Annual Christmas Parade in Hollywood, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Actor Danny Trejo, right, receives a high-five from a fan as he serves as marshal of the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer )
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Actors Scott Schwartz, left, and Zack Ward, of “A Christmas Story,” attend the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Marines participate in the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. The parade also helps support the Marine Toys for Life charity. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hollywood Boulevard was decked out with celebrities, marching bands, balloons and more for the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the parade on holidays (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Parade goers watch as the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade kicks off Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the latest edition of the holiday parade. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
From left: Dean Cain, Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Elizabeth Stanton and Montel Williams kick off the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Actor Danny Trejo served as marshal for the most recent edition of the holiday parade. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade rolled through the streets of Tinseltown on Sunday evening, November 27, a show-bizzy sign that the holiday season has arrived.
Tough actor, entrepreneur and busy humanitarian Danny Trejo was the grand marshal of the parade, which started at 6pm from Hollywood Boulevard to Orange Street, turned east on Hollywood Boulevard to Vine Street, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard and finally west on Sunset, returning to Orange Street.
Spectators lined the 5.2-mile, U-shaped route to watch more than 90 celebrities and VIPs — along with 10 four-story-tall character balloons, 14 musical or dance acts, a dozen marching band, four floats, including a new “Dinosaurs”. in the Valley,” with a float theme and approximately 50 movie and novelty cars.
Rounding off the evening was the annual visit from Santa Claus himself with his reindeer.
The parade draws attention to the Marine Toys for Tots program, which marks its 75th year. The program distributes an average of 18 million toys to 7 million less fortunate children each year.
Local marching bands and the parade playlist were the Pasadena Unified School Band; traditional Korean band PAVA World from Los Angeles; and the Los Angeles Catholic Schools Band of Torrance, as well as the US Marine Corps Band, based in San Diego.
Among the balloons scheduled were a 45-foot-tall Betty Boop, a 40-foot Toy Solider and a 35-foot Mighty Mouse, along with a giant gingerbread man, candy canes and various giant holiday ornaments.
Scheduled stars included Tom Arnold, a past marshal, cast members from the TV series “Bob Hearts Abishola,” “The Office” and several soap operas, the movies “A Christmas Story” and “A Miracle Before Christmas,” recently retired Dodgers. broadcaster Jaime Jarrín and vintage TV stars Butch Patrick (“The Munsters”) and Jerry Mathers (“Leave It To Beaver”).
Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Council members Mitch O’Farrell and Heather Hutt were among the dignitaries.
The parade has been held every year since 1928, except for 1942 to 1944 due to World War II and 2020, when it was canceled due to the pandemic.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade was first held in 1928 when it was called the “Santa Claus Street Parade.” Comedian Joe E. Brown was first marshal in 1932 – a role later filled by such luminaries as Bob Hope, Gene Autry, Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne.
The parade was to be taped for a two-hour special that will air on December 16 on The CW from 8:00-10:00 p.m., hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams, with Elizabeth Stanton serving as co-special. host. The parade will also be broadcast internationally on the US Forces Network during the holiday season.
