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Hollywood Christmas Parade 2026 (season 2026): U.S. release date and where to watch

The CW reality series, now in its 2026th season.

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Quick answer · Season 2026

Hollywood Christmas Parade season 2026 premieres in the U.S. on Friday, December 18, 2026 on The CW at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT (1 episodes).

U.S. premiere
December 18, 2026
Where
The CW
Time
8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Episodes
1

Where to watch Hollywood Christmas Parade season 2026 in the U.S.

Where to watch Hollywood Christmas Parade season 2026 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
The CW Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable Fridays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT [1]

Season 2026 episode schedule

Hollywood Christmas Parade season 2026 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 The 94th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Next

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Hollywood Christmas Parade

Hollywood Christmas Parade is a reality series on The CW that first aired in 2002. Season 2026 premieres on Friday, December 18, 2026, airing Fridays 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT).

Season 2026: Season 2026 of Hollywood Christmas Parade on The CW.

  • Network / service: The CW (first aired December 8, 2002)
  • Official site: thehollywoodchristmasparade.org
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Dean Cain (Host), Erik Estrada (Host), Elizabeth Stanton (Host), Montel Williams (Host), Laura McKenzie (Host)

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Season 2026

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Season 2026 of Hollywood Christmas Parade on The CW.

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Season 2025

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Season 2025 aired from 2025-12-12.

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Common questions

When does Hollywood Christmas Parade season 2026 premiere?

The season premiere is listed for Friday, December 18, 2026 on The CW. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

What time is Hollywood Christmas Parade on?

The CW lists it Fridays at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (7 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.

How many episodes are in season 2026?

TVmaze lists 1 episodes for season 2026.

Where can I watch Hollywood Christmas Parade?

Hollywood Christmas Parade airs on The CW. Free over the air, or through cable, live-TV services and the free CW app.

When is the next episode of Hollywood Christmas Parade?

Episode 1, "The 94th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade", of season 2026 is on Friday, December 18, 2026 (Fridays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT).

When is the first episode of Hollywood Christmas Parade season 2026?

Season 2026 episode 1 premieres on Friday, December 18, 2026 on The CW.

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Sources

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  1. Hollywood Christmas Parade schedule and episode data
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Update history

  1. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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