Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade 2025: When, Where and How to Watch America’s Only Christmas Morning Parade
The holiday season reaches its traditional finale on Thursday, December 25, 2025, with the return of a television event that has become a fixture in American homes for more than four decades — the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.
Broadcast exclusively on ABC, the Disney parade remains the only nationally televised parade aired on Christmas morning in the United States. While many festive events take place earlier in December, this parade is carefully curated for December 25 itself, making it a staple for families who tune in while opening presents and gathering at home.
When does the Disney Christmas Day Parade air in 2025?
The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade 2025 airs on Thursday, December 25, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The broadcast schedule by time zone is as follows:
- 9:00 a.m. Central Time
- 8:00 a.m. Mountain Time
- 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Although the show is marketed as a live celebration, it is pre-recorded earlier in the season at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. This allows ABC to deliver a polished, uninterrupted broadcast free from weather or logistical issues.
What channel is the Disney Christmas parade on?
The parade airs exclusively on ABC in the United States.
Viewers without cable can still watch the broadcast live through streaming services that carry local ABC affiliates, including:
- Hulu + Live TV
- YouTube TV
- FuboTV
Those with a digital antenna can also access the parade free over-the-air via their local ABC station.
Where to stream the Disney Christmas Day Parade
In 2025, streaming access continues to expand. The parade becomes available on Disney+ shortly after the television broadcast ends, allowing viewers to watch on demand. Hulu + Live TV subscribers can also replay the program later in the day.
Additionally, Disney typically uploads official clips and musical performances to its YouTube channels on Christmas Day, making the content accessible to international audiences.
Is there any other parade on Christmas Day?
Despite numerous holiday parades throughout December, no other U.S. parade is nationally televised on Christmas morning. Events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Hollywood Christmas Parade air earlier in the season.
That distinction makes the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade a unique and enduring Christmas tradition, continuing to anchor holiday programming for ABC and millions of viewers nationwide.
As Christmas morning arrives in 2025, the Disney parade once again stands alone as America’s Christmas Day parade tradition.
