Hollywood Christmas Parade 2025: How to Watch the 93rd Annual Parade Online Without Cable for Free

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The annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is back with festive floats, marching bands and performances from recording artists, such as Anna Azerli, Liz Lentz, Melinda Lindler, Sarah Reeves and others. Luke Wilson is this year’s grand marshal, while Anthony Anderson is the humanitarian of the year.

On Friday, Dec. 12 with hosts Elizabeth Stanton, Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie, the 93rd celebration goes through its traditional 3.2-mile route throughout Hollywood with a start time of 8 p.m. PT/ET. It broadcasts on The CW.

At a Glance: How to Watch the Hollywood Christmas Parade Online

The easiest way to watch the Hollywood Christmas Parade without cable is by signing up for DirecTV, which comes with a five-day free trial.

Below, keep reading to find out more ways to stream the Hollywood Christmas Parade online, the performance lineup and other information.

Hollywood Christmas Parade 2025: Date, Time, Location

The Hollywood Christmas Parade takes place in Los Angeles, California on Friday, Dec. 12. The festivities run from 8 p.m. PT/ET through 10 p.m. PT/ET. The parade airs on The CW.

Below, keep reading for more on how to stream the Hollywood Christmas Parade online with and without cable, including for free.

Who Is Performing at the 2025 Hollywood Christmas Parade?

There are performances from top recording artists at the Hollywood Christmas Parade, including Anna Azerli, Liz Lentz, Melinda Lindler, Sarah Reeves and many others. And celebrity appearances by Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling, Vivica A. Fox, Sharna Burgess, Rick Monday, Cesar Millan and more.

The procession also features marching bands and performance groups; get more details here.

How to Stream the 2025 Hollywood Christmas Parade Online

Looking for ways to watch the Hollywood Christmas Parade online? For those who haven’t yet subscribed to a streaming platform or are looking to cut the cord, below are a few ways to watch the holiday parade online without cable, including for free when you sign up for a new subscription.

Watch the Hollywood Christmas Parade on The CW with DirecTV. All of the cable alternative’s packages offer The CW, along with more than 125 channels — such as NBC, CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and others.

The streamer has a free trial available, which only lasts for five days, but that’s more than enough time to watch the parade. You can cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting as low as $84.99 for the first month of service ($94.99 per month afterward) for the “Choice” package with the streamer’s current deals.

To stream the Hollywood Christmas Parade online on The CW, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 95 other live channels — including BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.

Watch Hollywood Christmas Parade on The CW, along with more than 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $48.99 for your first month of service ($73.99 per month afterward with Fubo’s current deals). The online TV streaming service offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can watch online for free.

With prices starting at $72.99 per month ($82.99 per month afterward), YouTube TV features more than 100 local and cable channels, including The CW. The streaming service has a sleek app, which allows you to watch on just about any device. Try YouTube TV for free with its 21-day free trial.

How to Watch Hollywood Christmas Parade With Cable

Hollywood Christmas Parade airs on The CW. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on CWtv.com or the The CW mobile app with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services.