The 2015 Hollywood Christmas Parade was held in Hollywood and featured many of entertainment’s finest including Oscar De La Hoya, Daughtry, Marl Bllas, Sean Kinsgston and Grand Marshals Penn & Teller.
The evening, now in its 84th year, featured marching bands, giant air balloons, the famous Budweiser Clydesdales and Gumpy Cat. Musical performances were held on two separate stages during the parade and national telecast, and will include: Clay Aiken; India Arie; Band of Merrymakers featuring Mark McGrath, Natasha Bedingfield, Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, Alex and Sierra and Sam Hollander; Daughtry; Diana Degarmo; Kat Graham; Candice Glover; Taylor Hicks; Alexander Jean featuring B.C. Jean and Mark Ballas; Sean Kingston; Heather Russell; Ruben Studdard; and Ace Young.
A “Magic of Christmas” segment from the magicians appearing on the hit TV series “Masters of Illusion” will also take place. A special salute to American soaps will also be featured with appearances by Rick Hearst and Bradford Anderson of “General Hospital”; Tristan Rogers, Kate Linder, Bryton James and Christel Khalil of “The Young and the Restless”; Scott Clifton and Jacqueline Macinnes Wood of “The Bold and the Beautiful”; Martha Madison, Deidre Hall and Galen Gering of “Days of Our Lives.”
Penn & Teller, stars of the hit CW series “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” will be the grand marshals for this year’s parade.
