“If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade is back for the 42nd year. Hosted by Ginnifer Goodwin (Zootopia 2) and Alfonso Ribeiro (DWTS), with parade correspondent Maia Kealoha (Lilo & Stitch), the event”, — write: www.hollywoodreporter.com
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade is back for the 42nd year. Hosted by Ginnifer Goodwin (Zootopia 2) and Alfonso Ribeiro (DWTS), with parade correspondent Maia Kealoha (Lilo & Stitch), the event marries festive floats and beloved Disney characters with performances and movie sneak peaks.
There are a few ways to watch the 2025 parade, airing Christmas morning, Dec. 25. First, it will be broadcast on ABC at 10 am ET, 9 am CT and 5 am PT/MT, meaning cord-cutters can stream it live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a seven-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The parade will also stream on Disney+ and Hulu at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT.
Parade performers include Coco Jones, Lady A, Mariah the Scientist, Bebe Rexha, Nicole Scherzinger, Gwen Stefani and Iam Tongi. Fans can also expect sneak peaks of Disney’s live-action Moana and Disney and Pixar’s Hoppersboth set for a 2026 release.
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
At a Glance: How to Watch Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade 2025
- When: Thursday, Dec. 25 (exact times detailed below)
- Channel: ABC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, Hulu
How to Watch Disney Christmas Parade 2025: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online Disney’s annual Christmas parade airs on ABC on Dec. 25 at 10 am ET, 9 am CT and 5 am PT/MT (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Fubo, Sling or Hulu + Live TV). The event also streams on Disney+ and Hulu at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT.
As mentioned, since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can catch the Christmas Day parade for free; keep reading to learn more about each option.
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Fubo
Watch ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.