How to Watch the 94th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on The CW
By American TV editorial team |
The 94th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade airs Friday, December 18, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. If you miss it, The CW repeats the full two-hour broadcast on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. On DIRECTV, it airs on your local CW station.
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Laura McKenzie, Erik Estrada, Dean Cain and Elizabeth Stanton host the broadcast. The CW says this year's parade features Hollywood celebrities and movie cars, award-winning marching bands from across the country, equestrian units, giant character balloons, floats, specialty acts and high-profile performers. As always, it ends with Santa Claus and his reindeer.
Broadcast schedule
| Date | Time | Airing |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Dec. 18 | 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT | The 94th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade |
| Thursday, Dec. 24 | 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT | Encore presentation |
How to watch on DIRECTV
Local CW availability depends on your address and DIRECTV service. Check your current channel lineup for the parade. Search the guide for "Hollywood Christmas Parade" and record both airings if you want a backup. DIRECTV has also been adding CW stations to its streaming lineup; see how DIRECTV STREAM added more CW stations.
The CW app also carries the network's primetime entertainment programming, though The CW hasn't said when the parade will be available there. For more holiday viewing, see our list of Christmas TV episodes and how to stream them. Need help finding your CW channel on DIRECTV? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air dates and hosts are from The CW's holiday programming announcement of October 27, 2026 and may change. The CW, Hollywood Christmas Parade and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.