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It’s almost time for one of Disney’s best at home holiday traditions! Check out all the details on Disney’s Christmas day parade here.
Disney’s Christmas Celebration
Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort fill homes with holiday cheer on Christmas morning. This television special includes incredible musical performances, heartwarming moments and special sneak peeks.
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Hosts
Comedian Kevin Nealon plays the role of Kevin Winterbean, also known as The Christmas Day Guy. His job is to answer every question relating to Christmas Day. Throughout the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, you’ll see the fun Christmas Day Guy.
Derek and Julianne Hough return to host the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” from Walt Disney World Resort, alongside Freeform’s Trevor Jackson (“grown-ish”) and Sherry Cola (“Good Trouble”) from the Disneyland Resort.
Musical Performances
In addition to the beloved Christmas Day parade itself, musical performances for “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” include:
- Derek Hough and Julianne Hough – “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”
- Jimmie Allen – “White Christmas”
- Kristin Chenoweth – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
- Chance the Rapper – “Who’s to Say”
- Darren Criss – “Christmas Dance”
- Meg Donnelly – “Jingle Bell Rock”
- Brett Eldredge – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
- Norah Jones – “Run Rudolph Run”
- Pentatonix – “I Saw Three Ships”
- Gwen Stefani – “Cheer for the Elves”
When to Watch
Snuggle with your favorite blanket and a cup of hot cocoa to watch The “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.” It airs Christmas Morning on ABC at 10 a.m. ET and 9 a.m. CT/PT. For Hulu subscribers, it begins airing the next day.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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