Hollywood's Santa Parade -- last year's hastily-organized event launched to fill the void when the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce dropped the 75-year-old Hollywood Christmas Parade -- is coming back, and will now be a part of a day-long event dubbed "Hollywood Holiday."
Event -- sponsored by Radio Disney -- was announced Monday by Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Tom LaBonge. It'll take place on Sunday, Nov. 30. From the press release:
The 2008 Hollywood Holiday will include Winterfest, an all-day street festival that will include a free Radio Disney performance by Hollywood Records recording artist and Disney Channel actress Demi Lovato... The festivities will also include a parade featuring marching bands from across the country, equestrian units, floats, and Santa Claus.
“This year’s Hollywood holiday festivities will bring family entertainment to the boulevard in a fresh, exciting format," said Council President Garcetti.
Winterfest will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be located on Hollywood Boulevard at Highland Avenue. The family event will feature games, food, and a stage where event-goers can watch performances by Radio Disney favorites, including Demi Lovato. The City of Los Angeles, Lift Up America, and the Hollywood Youth Foundation are presenting sponsors of Winterfest, which will include a special “VIP” area for more than 1,000 children who participate in Los Angeles-area programs for underprivileged youth.
At 5 p.m., the Hollywood Santa Parade will begin at the corner of Hollywood and Highland. Grandstand seats are available for $35 and discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. The City of Los Angeles has contracted with Hollywood’s Santa Parade LLC to produce this parade.
Garcetti first hinted at the lineup last night via his Facebook status.
Details on the fall and rebirth of the Hollywood parade here.
(Updated throughout.)
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