Susan Lucci Photo: ABC
The world of soap operas will be heavily represented this year at the 2009 Hollywood Christmas Parade. Starting with Grand Marshal, television icon, Susan Lucci. The “All My Children” actress heads this years parade as the 40 year old show moves its production out West next year. All My Children began taping in 1970 at ABC Studios in New York City. The show moves to California starting in January.
Joining Ms. Lucci in the parade are cast members From “The Young and the Restless” including: Judith Chapman, Jeanne Cooper, Hayley Erin, Sean Kanan,Kate Linder, Vanessa Marano, Kevin Schmidt and Yvonne Zima; cast members from “The Bold and the Beautiful” including: Lesley-Anne Down, Jennifer Gareis and Heather Tom; and cast members from General Hospital including: Julie Berman, Carolyn Hennesy (“Cougar Town”), John Ingle and Dominic Zamprogna.
Hosting the broadcast portion of the parade are Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie.
Parade Roving Reporters are brothers Kyle Massey (“That’s So Raven”,“Cory in the House,” The Disney Channel’s #1 Sitcom) and Christopher Massey (“Zoey 101”,“The Lion King”).
Other participants scheduled to appear are Jonathan Goldsmith, Louis Gossett, Jr., Katerina Graham, Stephanie Himonidis, Maria Ho, Kevin Knotts, Lorenzo Lamas, Tom LaBonge, Eva La Rue, Kristy & Lindsey Landers, Lisa Leslie, Lee Majors, Giles Marini, Judge Greg Mathis, Ross Mathews, Brian McKnight, Tiffany Michelle, Oscar Nuñez, Naya Rivera, Victoria Ruffo, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Devon Werkheiser, Cindy Williams, Montel Williams, Ace Young and many more.
The parade begins at Hollywood & Orange streets at 6pm. The parade will be nationally broadcast for the first time on MyNetworkTV, on two broadcast dates: December 10th and December 24th 8:00-10:00p, local time (7:00p Central).
For more information visit the official website at thehollywoodchristmasparade.com
