The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Santa, aka Tom Overstreet, president of the LA County Fire Hogs, checks in on his crew during the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Mario Lopez waves too the crowd during the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Gayle Butler and Lily-Bear watch the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The actor Jeremy Renner, the grand marshal of the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, waves to the crowd on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The actor Jeremy Renner, the grand marshal of the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, waves to the crowd on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
LAFD Chief Kristin M. Crowley, left, and her deputy chiefs attend the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
LAFD Chief Kristin M. Crowley, left, and her deputy chiefs attend the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Jacob Morelos, 12, three weeks out of the hospital after a liver transplant, hangs out with 1st Sgt. Darryl Willingham and members of the Rancho Verdes High School Air Force ROTC in the staging area for the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Santa makes an appearance with the actress Allison Bailey on the red carpet before the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Rosa Moreno and David Santizo watch the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
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The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024…(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
A nearly century-old holiday tradition continued Sunday when the 92nd anniversary edition of the Hollywood Christmas Parademade its way through the streets of Tinseltown.
The 3.2-mile procession featured an array of celebrities, a dozenmarching bands, 13 large character balloons and dozens of other characters and equestrian groups and five floats, along with musical performances.
The 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots stepped off at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard, beforetraveling east on Hollywood Boulevard to Vine Street, south on Vine Street to Sunset Boulevard and then west on Sunset, back to Orange.
Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner, perhaps known to most fans for his role as Hawkeye in the “Avengers” film series, was the parade’s grand marshal.
“I’m honored to serve as the grand marshal for this year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade and excited to partner with Toys for Tots to bring joy to children in need,” Renner said in a statement. “Their mission aligns closely with the work we do at the RennerVation Foundation, creating meaningful experiences for at-risk youth. This season of giving is about spreading hope, and I’m thrilled to share this moment with my family and friends from thefoundation as we work together to make a difference.”
Renner was nominated in 2010 for a best actor Oscar for his work in “The Hurt Locker,” and he was nominated the following year for his supporting role in “The Town.” He currently appears in the streaming drama series “Mayor of Kingstown.”
Previous grand marshals of the event include Gene Autry, CharltonHeston, Bob Hope, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Pickford, James Stewart, Walter Matthau, John Wayne, Olivia Newton-John, Susan Lucci and Dwayne Johnson.
“Access Hollywood” host Mario Lopez was chosen as the parade’s Humanitarian of the Year. Other celebrities expected to appear include Denise Richards, Lou Ferrigno, Kate Linder, JamesTupper, John Schneider, Nicole Eggert and former Lakers A.C. Green and Michael Cooper.
The parade was be taped and broadcast Dec. 15 on The CW Network.
The parade has been held every year since 1928, except from 1942 to 1944 due to World War II, and in 2020, when it was canceled because of the pandemic.
It was first held in 1928, then known as the “Santa Claus LaneParade.” Comedian Joe E. Brown was the first grand marshal in 1932.
