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Wednesday, 21 November, 2012 11:18 PM

2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade To Include: Joe Mantegna, Uggie, Cirque du Soleil, Louis Gossett, Jr., Kimberley Locke, Maria Canals-Barrera, Lou Ferrigno, Cri-Cri, Thomas Gibson, Jabowakeez, Erik Estrada, George Takei and Santa Claus

THE 2012 HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE BENEFITING MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS

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Joe Mantegna - 2012 Grand Marshal of the Hollywood Christmas Parade

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots will be held live in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 25, 2012. JOE MANTEGNA will serve as Grand Marshal. ERIK ESTRADA and LAURA McKENZIE will serve as Broadcast Hosts of the Live Parade, which will be taped for National Broadcasts to air on the Hallmark Channel on December 10th and The Hallmark Movie Channel on December 21st. ELIZABETH STANTON and ROB PINKSTON will serve as Parade Roving Reporters.

The Parade will kick-off on the Red Carpet in the Grandstand Seating Area with a Pre-Parade Spectacular Show to be held from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. featuring cast members from Cirque du Soleil’s “IRIS;” American Idol Finalist, singer Kimberley Locke; the world-famous dance crew, Jabowakeez; magician Joel Ward from “Masters of Illusion;” a Choral Group from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy; singer Ashlee Keating and the West Coast Singers, a gay and lesbian chorus.

The Parade will commence following the Pre-Parade Spectacular Show, starting at 6:30 p.m., running until 9:30 p.m. The Parade will start at Hollywood Boulevard and Orange Street in Hollywood, CA. 2012 Parade Participants will include: 103 Film, Television and Stage Celebrities and VIPS; 7 Pre-Parade Live Performers; 21 Award-Winning Bands, including 14 from the state of California and 7 from out of state; 9 Equestrian Units; 5 Floats; 14 Balloons and 49 Special Characters/Novelties. Celebrities from popular television shows like: “Big Daddy,” “Criminal Minds,” “General Hospital,” “Glee,” “Jessie,” “Supah Ninjas,” “The First Family,” and “The Neighbors,” among others, will participate. The holidays will be ushered in with the grand appearance of Santa Claus.

Grandstand Tickets are available for sale at Ticketmaster, including Ticketmaster.com (search for Hollywood Christmas Parade), select Walmart locations, select Simon Mall locations, Curacao locations or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000. Here is a direct link for buying tickets online: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900495F637E1D4D?artistid=1796731&majorcatid=10003&minorcatid=54. All seats are reserved at the time the order is placed. There are no refunds or exchanges. Group Discounts are available. All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Individual Grandstand Tickets to see the parade are $35 each. There is also a Hollywood Highlights Package available for $97, which includes a Grandstand ticket and ticket for admission to Madame Tussauds Holywood, a meal at The Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Boulevard and a ticket to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood Odditorium.

WHAT:

The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots

WHO:

The Grand Marshal:
JOE MANTEGNA, Film/Television/Stage Star, Tony Award and Emmy Award-Winning and Golden Globe Award-Nominated Actor (“Glengarry Glen Ross” – Broadway, “Bleacher Bums” – PBS, “Criminal Minds,” “The Rat Pack,” “The Godfather: Part III,” “The Simpsons Movie,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “The Starter Wife,” “The Last Don,” National Spokesperson for The U.S. Army Museum).

Parade Broadcast Hosts:
Erik Estrada (“World’s Funniest Moments,” “CHiPs”) and Laura McKenzie (“World’s Funniest Moments,” “Laura McKenzie’s Traveler”).

Parade Roving Reporters:
Elizabeth Stanton (“Elizabeth Stanton’s Great Big World”) and Rob Pinkston (“Punk’d,” “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”).

Parade Producers and Presenters:
Presenting Sponsors of The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots include The City of Los Angeles, the Hallmark Channel and Associated Television International, which is executive producing the live parade and the telecast of it. Hollywood’s Santa Parade, LLC serves as a producer of the live parade. Community Sponsors include: Author Services, Inc., Metro, Twin America and Sister Cities.

103 Celebrities & VIPS (As of 11/18/12):
- “A.N.T. Farm,” Alexandria Deberry, Carlon Jeffrey, Aedin Mincks, Stefanie Scott
- “Baby Daddy,” Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Tahj Mowry, Derek Theler
- “Big Time Rush,” James Maslow, Carlos Pena, Jr.
- Maria Canals-Barrera, “The Wizards of Waverly Place,” “America’s Sweethearts”
- Daphne Blunt, “Look of the Week” (Riding with Kenton Duty and Knott’s Berry Farms’ Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy)
- “Bunheads,” Bailey Buntain, Emma Dumont, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Julia Goldani Telles
- Candace Cameron Bure, “Puppy Love,” “Make It or Break It,” “Full House”
- Cri-Cri, the beloved fictional character, an anthropomorphic cricket, created in 1934 by composer Francisco Gabilondo Soler (revered as a Mexican Walt Disney) while he was broadcasting his own radio show on Mexico’s station XEW. Cri-Cri will be accompanied by the Francisco Sanz Polo, the oldest grandson of Francisco Gabilondo Soler.
- “Criminal Minds,” A.J. Cook, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler
- “Days of Our Lives,” Eileen Davidson, Eric Martsolf, Arianne Zucker
- Devin Devasquez, “Can’t Buy Me Love” (Riding in car with Ronn Moss)
- Kenton Duty, “My Name Is Khan” (Riding with Daphne Blunt and Knott’s Berry Farms’ Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy)
- Erik Estrada, Parade Broadcast Co-Host, “World’s Funniest Moments,” “CHiPs”
- Colin Ferguson, “Eureka” (Riding in a car with McKenzie Westmore)
- Judge Alex E. Ferrer and Bailiff Mason Burroughs, “Judge Alex”
- Lou Ferrigno, “The Incredible Hulk,” “Hulk,” “Hercules” (Riding in the Wells Fargo Wagon)
- Eric Garcetti, Councilmember, Thirteenth District, City of Los Angeles
- John Goodwin, President and Publisher, Galaxy Press
- Louis Gossett, Jr., An Officer and a Gentleman, Academy Award winning actor and Two Time Grand Marshal of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, once in 1982 when he won his Best Supporting Actor Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman, and again in 1994.
- Natasha Henstridge, “The Secret Circle,” “Time Jumper”
- “General Hospital,” Bradford Anderson, Jennifer LoCicero, Dominic Zamprogna
- “Glee,” Lauren Potter, Josh Sussman
- “Jessie,” Karan Brar, Cameron Boyce, Jennifer Veal
- Knott’s Berry Farms: Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy (Riding with Daphne Blunt and Kenton Duty)
- “Lab Rats,” Kelli Berglund, Hal Sparks, Tyrel Jackson Williams
- Tom LaBonge, Councilman, Fourth District, City of Los Angeles
- Jessica Lowndes, “90210,” “The Haunting of Molly Hartley”
- Los Angeles Sparks, Ebony Hoffman, Tracy Hawkins, Sparks Ole Skool Supreme Dance Team, Sparky The Dog
- Joe Mantegna, Parade Grand Marshal; Film/Television/Stage Star, Tony Award and Emmy Award-Winning and Golden Globe Award-Nominated Actor (“Glengarry Glen Ross” – Broadway, “Bleacher Bums” – PBS, “Criminal Minds,” “The Rat Pack,” “The Godfather: Part III,” “The Simpsons Movie,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “The Starter Wife,” “The Last Don,” National Spokesperson for The U.S. Army Museum)
- David Martin, an Executive Producer for Associated Television International and Hollywood Christmas Television Parade, LLC, who will oversee the live and televised national broadcasts of The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots.
- Ron Masak, “Murder, She Wrote,” “Webster,” “Police Story”
- Jerry Mathers, “Leave It To Beaver”
- Laura McKenzie, Parade Broadcast Co-Host, “World’s Funniest Moments,” “Laura McKenzie’s Traveler”
- William Lomas, Producer of the live parade and president of Hollywood’s Santa Parade, LLC
- Ronn Moss, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (Riding in a car with Devin Devasquez)
- Lieutenant General Pete Osman, USMC (Ret), President and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
- Francisco Sanz Polo, Oldest Grandson of composer Francisco Gabilondo Soler (revered as a Mexican Walt Disney), creator of the beloved Cri-Cri, a fictional character, an anthropomorphic cricket, created in 1934 while his father was broadcasting his own radio show on Mexico’s station XEW.
- Windell Middlebrooks, “Body Of Proof”
- Three-Star Lieutenant General Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center of the United States’ Air Force Space Command, located at Los Angeles Air Force Base in California
- “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” (The Walt Disney Company), Jingle and Charity with Obba Babatundé, “The Silence of the Lambs,” “All My Children,” “One Life to Live”
- Rob Pinkston, Parade Roving Reporter, “Punk’d,” “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”
- Jim Romanovich, an Executive Producer for Associated Television International and Hollywood Christmas Television Parade, LLC, who will oversee the live and televised national broadcasts of The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots.
- Santa Claus, The Star of The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots
- “Shake It Up!,” Roshon Fegan, Caroline Sunshine
- Adam Shiff, Congressman, U.S. Representative for California’s 29th Congressional District
- Elizabeth Stanton, Parade Roving Reporter, “Elizabeth Stanton’s Great Big World”
- Mark Steines, “Home & Family,” Hallmark Channel
- Susan Sullivan, “Castle,” “Falcon Crest,” “Dharma & Greg”
- “Supah Ninjas,” Carlos Knight, Ryan Potter, George Takei
- “The Bold and The Beautiful,” Don Diamont, Katherine Kelly Lang
- “The First Family,” Layla Crawford, Khylin Rhambo, Sayeed Shahidi, Yara Shahidi
- “The Neighbors,” Max Charles, Isabella Cramp, Tim Jo, Ian Patrick, Simon Templeman
- Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Channel
- McKenzie Westmore, “All My Children,” SYFY’s “Face-Off” (Riding in a car with Colin Ferguson)
- “The Young and the Restless,” Lauralee Bell, Tracey E. Bregman, Jessica Collins, Max Ehrlich, Christian LeBlanc, Kate Linder, Kristoff St. John and Michelle Stafford
- Uggie The Dog, Superstar Canine in The Weinstein Company’s Academy Award-winning film, “The Artist,” and Author of the newly released book, “Uggie: My Story,” a bow wow tell all memoir. Uggie is accompanied by his owner and trainer, Omar Mueller.
- And More To Come!!!
7 Pre-Parade Spectacular Show Performers from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.:
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s Choral Group performing “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”
- Cirque de Soleil’s “IRIS” – 20 Cast Members, including Tumblers and Dancers
- Jabowakeez, World-Famous Dance Crew
- Ashlee Keating, Singer with Dancers performing “All I Want For Christmas”
- Kimberley Locke, Singer, “American Idol” Finalist singing “Silver Bells”
- West Coast Singers – Gay and Lesbian Chorus singing “Hey Santa”
- Joel Ward, Magician from “Masters of Illusion” performing to music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”
21 Award-Winning Bands (including 14 from the state of California; seven from out of state – Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, and the United States Marine Corps Color Guard:
- Banning High School Mighty Marching Pilots (Wilmington, CA)
- Beckman High School Patriot Marching Band (Tustin, CA)
- Bellflower High School Buckaneer Brigade (Bellflower, CA)
- Cherry Creek High School Marching Band (Greenwood Village, CO)
- Columbus North High School Band (Columbus, IN)
- Dana Middle School Marching Band (Pico Rivera, CA)
- Emerald Society Pipe Band (Los Angeles, CA)
- Fountain Hills High School Band (Fountain Hills, AZ)
- Golden Valley High School Cardinal Regiment Band (Merced, CA)
- Indiana High School Marching Band (Indiana Hills, PA)
- Long Beach Junior Concert Band (Long Beach, CA)
- Loso Osos Regiment High School Band (Rancho Cucamungo, CA)
- McQueen High School (Reno, NV)
- Monache Marauder High School Band and Color Guard (Porterville, CA)
- Norwalk High School Mighty Lancer Regiment Band (Norwalk, CA)
- Pacific American Volunteer Association (Los Angeles, CA)
- Penn High School Band (Misgawaka, IN)
- Santa Ana Marching Saints High School Marching Band (Orange County, CA)
- Science Hills High School Marching Topper Band (Johnson City, TN)
- Villa Park High School Marching Spartans Band (Villa Park, CA)
- United States Marine Corps Band (San Diego, CA)
9 Equestrian Units:
- Broken Horn Ropers
- C-Star Pleasure Riders & Company
- Charros De La Puente
- Mario’s Andalusians
- Painted Ladies Drill Team
- Rancho La Laguna
- San Diego Farms (Five Riders with Wagon)
- Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society
- The War Horse Foundation

5 Floats:
- L.A. City Tours
- Santa Claus
- The Way To Happiness with the beloved Cri-Cri, a fictional character, an anthropomorphic cricket, created by composer Francisco Gabilondo Soler (revered as a Mexican Walt Disney) in 1934 while broadcasting his own radio show on Mexico’s station XEW. (Galaxy Press)
- United States Mini Jets with Three-Star Lieutenant General Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center of the United States’ Air Force Space Command, located at Los Angeles Air Force Base in California.
- Wells Fargo Stagecoach with Lou Ferrigno

14 Balloons:
- Astronaut and Moon (Hollywood Arts Council/Galaxy Press/Air Force)
- Cowboy Dan (Citizens of the World Charter School and Kiwanis Club of Hollywood)
- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (Friends of Hollywood Central Park)
- Frosty The Snow Man (Queen Mary)
- Horton The Elephant (Los Angeles Zookeeper)
- Jokey Smurf (Artists for the Way To Happiness)
- Oscar The Grouch (504 Restaurant)
- Pirate and Treasure Chest (Galaxy Press)
- Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (Venetian Casino, Las Vegas)
- Santa Elmo (Make-A-Wish Foundation)
- Santa Kermit The Frog (World Adult Kickball Association)
- The Grinch (Larchmont Charter School)

49 Specialty Characters/Novelties, Including Vehicles from Nate Truman’s Star Control Central (Vintage Hollywood Cars):
- Archibald Mouse (Author Sylvia Lieberman and Dr. Carole)
- Cool Cat
- Hoops & Yo Yo (Hallmark Channel)
- Knott’s Berry Farms: Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy
- Loara High School Cheerleaders (Anaheim, CA)
- Mountain Fife and Drums
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Cheetah and Lizard)
- Six Flags: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tweety Bird
- “A-Team”
- “Adam 12” Patrol Car
- “Back To The Future” Delorian
- “Batman” Batmobile 1966
- “Batman” Batmobile 1992
- “Blues Brother” Cop Car
- Bumblee Camaro (two cars)
- “Christine,” 1958 Bel Air
- General Lee
- “Ghostbusters”
- “Herbie” Classic Love Bug
- “Herbie” Fully Loaded
- “Indiana Jones” (Discovery Science Center)
- “James Bond” DB5 Aston Martin
- “Jurassic Park” Jeep
- “Jurassic Park” Explorer
- “Knight Rider” Kitt
- “Knight Rider” Kitt (New)
- “Knight Rider” Kitt Automated Robot
- Los Angeles Fire Department Truck
- “Magnum P.I.” Ferrari
- “Pee Wee Herman” Bike
- Police Cruiser
- “Scooby Doo” Mystery Van
- “Shaguar”
- “Smokey and the Bandit” Transam
- “Star Wars” (two cars, including a Land Speeder)
- “Starsky and Hutch”
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Van
- Travel Town 60th Anniversary (1945 REA Delivery Truck)
- United States Air Force Color Guard

WHERE:

The parade will travel on a U-shaped 3.2 mile route throughout Hollywood, CA starting at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard, traveling East onto Hollywood Boulevard turning South onto Vine Street, and then traveling West onto Sunset Boulevard back to Orange Street. 5,000 plus people will participate in this year’s parade. 10,000 square feet of Red Carpet will blanket Hollywood Boulevard in front of the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre (the official starting point for the parade) on a lavishly holiday adorned “live set” where Associated Television International will tape the parade for national televised broadcasts of the parade on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel to be aired during the holiday season.

WHEN:

The live parade will be held in the streets of Hollywood on Sunday, November 25, 2012. It festivities will kick-off with a Pre-Parade Show Spectacular starting at 5:30 p.m., with the Parade commencing at 6:30 p.m.

HOW:

Grandstand tickets for The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots are now on sale!!! Parade attendees can view the event in style and comfort. Reserved Grandstand Seating for The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots are now available for purchase within Associated Television International’s “live set” area located on Hollywood Boulevard between Orange Street and Highland Avenue.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, including Ticketmaster.com (search for Hollywood Christmas Parade), select Walmart locations, select Simon Mall locations, Curacao locations or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000. Here is a direct link for buying tickets online: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900495F637E1D4D?artistid=1796731&majorcatid=10003&minorcatid=54. All seats are reserved at the time the order is placed. There are no refunds or exchanges. Group Discounts are available. All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

Individual Grandstand Tickets to see the parade are $35 each. There is also a Hollywood Highlights Package available for $97, which includes a Grandstand ticket and ticket for admission to Madame Tussauds Holywood, a meal at The Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Boulevard and a ticket to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood Odditorium.

One of the easiest ways to get to the parade is to take Metro. There are two stations located on the parade route, one at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, and another at Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. For further information or to plan the best route, use the Metro Trip Planner at www.metro.net.

There are numerous Parking Lots in close proximity to the parade route, including Grant Parking lots located throughout Hollywood, as well as at the Hollywood & Highland Shopping Complex accessible from Highland Avenue, near Hollywood Boulevard. Most lots are paid parking. Please contact individual parking lots for pricing.

For updates and further information about The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots, please call the 24/7 Parade Hotline at 1-866-PARADE1 (1-866-727-2331) and visit www.facebook.com/xmasparade. To view highlights of last year’s parade, please click on this YouTube link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwY0H1UQx14. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARADE AND TO GET THE LASTEST UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT THE PARADE’S OFFICICAL WEBSITE AT WWW.THEHOLLYWOODCHRISTMASPARADE.COM.

MORE INFO:

Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!”) will serve as Host of the music portion of the nationally televised special of the parade airing on the Hallmark Channel on Monday, December 10, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time/Pacific Standard Time) and 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) and on the Hallmark Movie Channel on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time/Pacific Standard Time) and 5:00 p.m. (Central Time). The parade is then scheduled to air in syndication across the country and internationally via the American Forces Network, reaching 177 military bases and embassies globally. For exact air dates and times, please check local television listings.

Joe Mantegna said: “I am honored to serve as the Grand Marshal of this year’s 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots. It means a great deal to me to part of this fine American tradition that has brought wonderful holiday cheer to millions over its 80-year history. In my family Christmas is one of most joyous times of the year. Let’s celebrate together in the streets of Hollywood on November 25th. See you then!”

Jim Romanovich and David Martin, Executive Producers for Associated Television International and Hollywood Christmas Television Parade, LLC, will oversee the live and televised national broadcasts of The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade. Romanovich said: “We’re delighted to have the multi-faceted consummate film and television star, Joe Mantegna, serve as our Grand Marshal. We’re also proud to welcome back the Marine Toys for Tots as part of this year’s celebration. The exceptional work they do in bringing the joy of Christmas to less fortunate children is a cause that has been embraced by communities throughout the nation.”

William Lomas, producer of the live parade and president of Hollywood’s Santa Parade, LLC, said: “This year’s parade will be a visual and aural feast for parade attendees. The parade will feature the best bands in United States, along with live performers, celebrities, equestrians, balloons, floats, specialty characters and novelties and the man of the hour, Santa Claus.”

“Angelenos have always had a tremendous sense of community. The Hollywood Christmas Parade is a festive event that truly embodies the holiday spirit and giving back,” said Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa. “It is a fun way to bring the community together every year and I am pleased to share in the Hollywood holiday magic.”

“The Hollywood Christmas Parade is one of L.A.’s favorite holiday traditions and a great way for us to showcase this dynamic neighborhood. I encourage everyone to bring their family to this free, fun event,” said Councilmember Eric Garcetti (Thirteenth District), who represents Hollywood Boulevard where the parade will take place.

Councilmember Tom LaBonge (Fourth District) added: “This is the greatest parade in the city. Nowhere else can you see so many families and so many smiles. Come for the fun and leave on the Red Line!”

Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Crown Media Family Networks (Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel) said: “Hallmark Channel’s COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS is all about celebrating timeless traditions. One of the greatest holiday traditions is giving to others. That’s why Hallmark Channel is proud to be the official cable television partner for Marine Toys for Tots, an organization dedicated to bringing children Christmas joy for more than 60 years. We are grateful to have our networks, Toys for Tots and the Parade come together to help kids, and we are proud to have The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots on our air.”

Lieutenant General Pete Osman, USMC (Ret), President and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation said: “Toys for Tots truly appreciates being selected as the charity partner of The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade. We believe our presence in the parade will offer a reminder to families across the nation to think of those less fortunate this holiday season. By donating a new unwrapped toy or by making a cash contribution to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, we will be able to bring smiles to children on Christmas morning who otherwise might be forgotten.”

During the course of the Red Carpet Arrivals Event a special presentation will be made by Lieutenant General Pete Osman, USMC (Ret), President and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Channel.

PARADE ROAD CLOSURES:

Saturday, November 24, 2012 (Day Before The Parade):
- 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning Hollywood Boulevard from Orange Street to Highland Avenue
- Orange Street from Hollywood Boulevard South to the alley North of Hawthorne Street
- Re-opening Monday, November 26, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 25, 2012 (Parade Day):
- Hollywood Boulevard from LaBrea Avenue to Orange Street 6:00 a.m. Re-opening at 10:00 p.m.
- Hawthorne Avenue, DeLongpre Avenue, Fountain Avenue from LaBrea Avenue to Highland Avenue at 1:00 p.m. Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.
- El Cerrito Place from Hollywood Boulevard to Franklin Avenue at 1:00 p.m. Re-opening at 8:00 p.m.
- Sycamore Street, Orange Street from Franklin Avenue to Fountain Avenue at 1:00 p.m. Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.
- Sunset Boulevard from LaBrea Avenue to Highland Avenue at 1:00 p.m. Re-opening at 10:00 p.m.
- East side of LaBrea Avenue from Hollywood Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard at 4:00 p.m. Re-opening at 7:00 p.m.
- Highland Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Santa Monica Boulevard at 4:00 p.m. Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.
- Hollywood Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Gower Street at 4:00 p.m. Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.
- Vine Street from Franklin Avenue to Santa Monica Boulevard at 4:00 p.m. Re-opening 9:00 p.m.
- Sunset Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Gower Street at 4:00 p.m. Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.
- Sunset Boulevard from Highland Avenue to LaBrea Avenue at 3:00 p.m. Re-opening at 10:00 p.m.

Freeway Closures: Hollywood Freeway, Highway 101
- Northbound and Southbound off ramps from Cahuenga Boulevard and Highland Avenue will be closed at 3:00 p.m. Re-opening at
10:00 p.m.

No Parking Posting:
- On Thursday, November 22, 2012 posting will begin on those streets that will be designated NO PARKING for Saturday, November 24, 2012, Sunday, November 25, 2012 through Monday morning, November 26, 2012.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARADE AND TO GET THE LASTEST UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT THE PARADE’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT WWW.THEHOLLYWOODCHRISTMASPARADE.COM.

Source: Moyer Public Relations

Photo credit: thehollywoodchristmasparade.com

Children of all ages line the streets of Hollywood, each year, eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus and the official start of the Holiday Season. For those lucky bystanders, a wink and wave from St. Nick is an added blessing!

Photo credit: thehollywoodchristmasparade.com

Parade Co-Hosts, Laura Mckenzie & Erik Estrada