The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade returns this morning, bringing festive cheer, music, and classic Disney magic to homes across the country.
A long-standing holiday tradition, the parade once again features spectacular floats, celebrity appearances, and live musical performances, making it a Christmas-morning staple for families.
This year’s event is hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Ginnifer Goodwin, with Maia Kealoha joining as the parade correspondent.
The performance lineup features a mix of pop, country, and R&B stars, including Gwen Stefani, Lady A, Bebe Rexha, Nicole Scherzinger, Coco Jones, Iam Tongi, and Mariah the Scientist.
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Viewers can watch the parade across multiple platforms. It airs live on ABC at 10:00 a.m. local time. For cord-cutters, the broadcast streams live at 10:00 a.m. ET on services such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, and DIRECTV Stream, as well as on ABC.com with a cable login.
For those watching later, the full parade will be available on demand starting at 11:00 a.m. ET on Disney+ and Hulu. The special will remain accessible on both platforms through January 4, 2026.
Alongside the performances, the broadcast includes heartwarming fan stories and exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming Disney projects, reinforcing its place as one of television’s most cherished Christmas traditions.
