HOLLYWOOD, CA – A nearly century-old holiday tradition continues Sunday as the 92nd anniversary edition of the Hollywood Christmas Parade parades through the streets of Tinseltown, capped by the arrival of Santa Claus.

Traditionally, thousands of people gather in Hollywood to watch the 3.2-mile-long procession, which will feature a number of celebrities, a dozen marching bands, 13 large character balloons and dozens of other characters and equestrian groups, as well as five floats and musical performances.

The 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade in Support of Marine Toys for Toddlers begins at 6 p.m. Sunday at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard before heading east on Hollywood Boulevard to Vine Street, south on Vine Street to Sunset Boulevard and then on which Sunset leads west back to Orange.

Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner, perhaps known to most fans for his role as Hawkeye in the “Avengers” film series, will be the parade’s grand marshal.

“I am honored to serve as Grand Marshal of this year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade and excited to partner with Toys for Tots to bring joy to children in need,” Renner said in a statement. “Their mission is closely related to the work we do at RennerVation Foundation, creating meaningful experiences for at-risk youth. This time of giving is about spreading hope, and I am thrilled to share this moment with my family and friends from the Foundation as we work together to make a difference.

Renner was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 2010 for his work in The Hurt Locker, and the following year he was nominated for his supporting role in The Town. He currently stars in the streaming drama series “Mayor of Kingstown.”

Past grand marshals for the event include Gene Autry, Charlton Heston, Bob Hope, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Pickford, James Stewart, Walter Matthau, John Wayne, Olivia Newton-John, Susan Lucci and Dwayne Johnson.

The parade will be hosted by actor Dean Cain and media personalities Laura McKenzie, Montel Williams and Elizabeth Stanton.

Pre-parade entertainment will include a performance by cast members of the touring musical production “Wicked,” which premieres Wednesday at the Pantages Theater. Italian singer Anna Azerli, magician My Uyen and singer Clay Aiken will also perform.

“Access Hollywood” host Mario Lopez will take part in the procession and be honored as the parade’s Humanitarian of the Year. Other celebrities expected to attend the parade include Denise Richards, Lou Ferrigno, Kate Linder, James Tupper, John Schneider, Nicole Eggert and former Lakers AC Green and Michael Cooper.

The parade will be recorded and broadcast on The CW Network on December 15th.

The parade has been held every year since 1928, except from 1942 to 1944 due to World War II and in 2020 when it was canceled due to the pandemic.

It first took place in 1928 and was then known as the Santa Claus Lane Parade. Comedian Joe E. Brown was the first Grand Marshal in 1932 – a role later taken on by such greats as Bob Hope, Gene Autry, Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne.

City intelligence service