2000 PARADES
45 YEARS OF MAGIC PARADE ~ [Later to be called PARADE OF THE STARS in 2001] Held in honor of Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade began on Friday, February 18, 2000. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to take part in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
2000 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by John Tesh and Barry Bostwick on Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES –The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2001 PARADES
45 YEARS OF MAGIC PARADE ~ Originally, held in honor of Disneyland’s 45th anniversary in 2000, this parade continues until April when it is renamed PARADE OF THE STARS. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to take part in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia.
PARADE OF THE STARS ~ Following Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade was renamed and changed slightly and began in April. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to participate in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia. This parade ran until 2004.
2001 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by David Ogden Stiers
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2002 PARADES
ANAHEIM ANGEL'S CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE ~ This one-time only parade featured the Anaheim Angels team in vehicles to celebrate their recent 2002 World Championship win on Saturday, September 28, 2002.
PARADE OF THE STARS ~ Following Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade was renamed and changed slightly and began in April. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to participate in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia. This parade ran until 2004.
2002 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Mickey Rooney and Stephen Collins.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2003 PARADES
PARADE OF THE STARS ~ Following Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade was renamed and changed slightly and began in April. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to participate in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia. This parade ran until 2004.
2003 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Louis Gossett, Jr. and Marie Osmond.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2004 PARADES
PARADE OF THE STARS ~ Following Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade was renamed and changed slightly and began in April. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to participate in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia. This parade ran until Thursday, November 18, 2004.
MICKEY’S SHINING STAR CAVALCADE ~ This small parade of characters begins on Wednesday, January 7, 2004. It ends on Tuesday, February 10, 2004.
SLEEPING BEAUTY’S ROYAL CELEBRATION ~ This small parade paying tribute to Sleeping Beauty and all the prince and princesses begins on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 and ends Saturday, April 24, 2004.
MICKEY’S MAGIC KINGDOM CELEBRATION ~ This small character parade begins on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 and ends Saturday, April 24, 2004.
2004 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Marie Osmond.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2005 PARADES
MICKEY’S SHINING STAR CAVALCADE ~ This small parade ran from Friday, January 7, 2005 to Wednesday, February 10, 2005 and was used to bridge the after-holiday gap until the next big parade could begin running. This was a twice daily parade.
SLEEPING BEAUTY’S ROYAL CELEBRATION ~ This parade started on Friday, January 28, 2005 and ended on Sunday, April 24, 2005. This parade featured a glance of all the Disney Prince and Princesses and their court dancers in one parade and stopped in two locations on the parade route to perform. The soundtrack was mostly instrumental and quite regal. It ran twice daily.
MICKEY’S MAGIC KINGDOM CELEBRATION ~ This parade started on Friday, February 11, 2005 and ended on Sunday, April 24, 2005. It ran at twice daily in between showings of the Sleeping Beauty Royal Celebration which also ran twice daily. This parade featured the song “At the Happiest Place on Earth”. The parade stopped in two locations to perform songs featuring the five “lands” of Disneyland.
WALT DISNEY’S 50th ANNIVERSARY PARADE OF DREAMS ~ begins on Thursday, May 5, 2005 as part of the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland in California. The Brother Bear song, “Welcome” was used throughout the parade and the color scheme of the parade is gold to match the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Julie Andrews narrated the parade introduction.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade continues as an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
2005 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narration by actor, Dick Van Dyke. This is his 2nd time narrating the story. He last read the Nativity story forty years ago in 1965.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2006 PARADES
WALT DISNEY’S PARADE OF DREAMS ~ Continuing into 2006 as part of the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, celebrating the previous year’s 50th Anniversary of Disneyland in California. The Brother Bear song, “Welcome” was used throughout the parade and the color scheme of the parade is gold to match the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Julie Andrews narrated the parade introduction.
2006 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Andy Garcia and Hector Elizondo.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade continues as an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2007 PARADES
WALT DISNEY’S PARADE OF DREAMS ~ Continuing into 2007 as part of the HAPPIEST HOMECOMING ON EARTH, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland in California in 2005. The Brother Bear song, “Welcome” was used throughout the parade and the color scheme of the parade is gold to match the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Julie Andrews narrated the parade introduction.
YEAR OF A MILLION DREAMS GRAND MARSHALL CAVALCADE ~ This Cavalcade and often a pre-parade is presented when Disneyland celebrated what was called “A Year of a Million Dreams,” a promotional campaign granting park guests an array of prizes [or dreams] from free vacations to overnight stays inside the park. Each day one lucky family was chosen to be honorary grand marshals and traveled at the head of the parade in a special customized car down the parade route.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2007 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Jane Seymour.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2008 PARADES
DISNEYLAND’S PARADE OF DREAMS ~ Based on the previous Parade of a Million Dreams, this revamped Parade also originally honored Disneyland’s 50th birthday in 2005. Repurposed the song “Welcome” from the animated feature “Brother Bear” as the theme for the parade. Floats all had a Gold Tone, to tie in with the Golden Anniversary. This parade ended on Sunday, January 29, 2008.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2008 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by John Stamos.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2009 PARADES
CELEBRATE! A STREET PARTY ~ This street party parade began on Friday, March 27, 2009 and included a series of different popular dances, and guests were encouraged to dance along. The music, floats and costumes were very contemporary in feel. The intro to the parade would often change based on what the current holiday was, as this was promoted to celebrate a special event. When there was no holiday, they would reference possible anniversaries, birthdays or family reunions as the reason to celebrate.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2009 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Jon Voight.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2010 PARADES
CELEBRATE! A STREET PARTY ~ This street party parade continues into 2010 and included a series of different popular dances, and guests were encouraged to dance along. The music, floats and costumes were very contemporary in feel. The intro to the parade would often change based on what the current holiday was, as this was promoted to celebrate a special event. When there was no holiday, they would reference possible anniversaries, birthdays or family reunions as the reason to celebrate. It ends in early 2010 to make way for Mickey’s Soundsational Parade.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2010 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Tom Skerritt.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2011 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues into 2011, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2011 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Gary Sinise.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE – Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2012 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2012, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm. This parade went on hiatus on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 to make way for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2012 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ There were 22 evening week-end performances in 2012 that featured the following narrators: December 1-2, 2012: Dennis Haysbert; December 3-5, 2012: Kurt Russell; December 6-8, 2012: Edward James Olmos; December 9-11, 2012: Lou Diamond Phillips; December 12-13, 2012: Dick Van Dyke; December 14, 2012: Dennis Haysbert; December 15-16, 2012: Patricia Heaton; December 17-19, 2012: Molly Ringwald and December 20, 2012: John Stamos.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2013 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2013, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2013 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Kurt Russell and Blair Underwood.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE – Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2014 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2014, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2014 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Beau Bridges.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2015 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2015, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
PAINT THE NIGHT PARADE ~ Formerly a Hong Kong Disney parade, the Disneyland version debuted on Friday, May 22, 2015, as part of the park's 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration. The parade is a successor to the long-running Main Street Electrical Parade, which had appeared at many Disney parks in several different incarnations since 1972. Paint the Night Parade had its last regular performance on Monday, September 5, 2016, but returned briefly for the 2016 holiday season.
There is no HALLOWEEN PARADE listed in 2015.
2015 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Geena Davis and Lana Parilla.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2016 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2016, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
PAINT THE NIGHT PARADE ~ The Disneyland version debuted on Friday, May 22, 2015, as part of the park's 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration. The parade is a successor to the long-running Main Street Electrical Parade, which had appeared at many Disney parks in several different incarnations since 1972. Paint the Night Parade had its last regular performance on Monday, September 5, 2016, but returned briefly for the 2016 holiday season.
FRIGHTFULLY FUN PARADE ~ This parade is specially for the 17 nights of Halloween Season Private events only. This parade began on Friday, September 23, 2016.
2016 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Gennifer Goodwin on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, 2016,
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Started in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2017 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2017, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm. This parade went on hiatus on Sunday, November 5, 2017.
PAINT THE NIGHT PARADE ~ This parade closes on Sunday, January 8, 2017 to make way for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE ~ The Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland on Friday, January 20, 2017 for a limited engagement. Disneyland restored the drum float to once again read "Main Street Electrical Parade" as well as "Disneyland Presents". The Tinker Bell's float, added in 2009, was moved back to the Peter Pan unit and was altered for the 2017 run, making Casey Junior the new leader of the parade. In February 2017, the pixie dust swooshes added to the floats in 2009 were removed, except on Tinker Bell's float, since Tinker Bell was no longer the parade's leader. The Main Street Electrical Parade had its final performance of its most recent run at Disneyland Park on Sunday, August 20, 2017.
FRIGHTFULLY FUN PARADE ~ This parade is specially for the 17 nights of Halloween Season Private events only. This 2016 parade continues until 2018.
2017 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Chris Hemsworth on Saturday, December 2, 2017 and Sunday, December 3, 2017.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE – Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2018 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade returned in early 2018. Designed by Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney, with a retro look inspired by the art of the late Mary Blair, this parade features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. This parade went on hiatus on Sunday, July 17, 2019 to make way for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
FRIGHTFULLY FUN HALLOWEEN PARADE ~ This parade is specially for the 17 nights of Halloween Season Private events only. This parade is closed on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 and will be moved to Disney California Adventure in 2019.
2018 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by actor, Chris Pratt on Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2, 2018.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2019 Parades
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade returned on Friday, January 25, 2019. Designed by Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney, with a retro look inspired by the art of the late Mary Blair, this parade features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. This parade went on hiatus on Sunday, July 17, 2019 to make way Mickey’s 90th Birthday Celebration.
MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE ~ Considered to be Disneyland’s most popular parade, the Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland on Friday, August 2, 2019 for a limited engagement. Disneyland restored the drum float to once again read "Main Street Electrical Parade" as well as "Disneyland Presents". The Main Street Electrical Parade had its final performance of its most recent run at Disneyland Park on Monday, September 30, 2019. It performs twice nightly.
MICKEY AND FRIENDS BAND-TASTIC CAVALCADE ~ Starting on Thursday, July 18, 2019, this temporary cavalcade of Disney characters joins the Disneyland Marching Band. It ends on Thursday, August 1, 2019 to make room for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
NO HALLOWEEN EVENTS at Disneyland in 2019 ~ All Halloween parades, shows and events were moved to Disney California Adventure in 2019.
2019 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story narrator has yet to be announced.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Originally starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented. Current parade units include Anna, Elsa and Olaf bid you a warm winter welcome from their Frozen float, Mickey and Minnie work with Chip 'n Dale to organize letters to Santa, Woody and Buzz give a playful wave from a giant wooden building blocks, the Disney Princesses dance and curtsy at the Candlelight Ball. In the grand finale is Santa Claus himself.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
45 YEARS OF MAGIC PARADE ~ [Later to be called PARADE OF THE STARS in 2001] Held in honor of Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade began on Friday, February 18, 2000. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to take part in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
2000 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by John Tesh and Barry Bostwick on Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES –The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2001 PARADES
45 YEARS OF MAGIC PARADE ~ Originally, held in honor of Disneyland’s 45th anniversary in 2000, this parade continues until April when it is renamed PARADE OF THE STARS. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to take part in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia.
PARADE OF THE STARS ~ Following Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade was renamed and changed slightly and began in April. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to participate in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia. This parade ran until 2004.
2001 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by David Ogden Stiers
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2002 PARADES
ANAHEIM ANGEL'S CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE ~ This one-time only parade featured the Anaheim Angels team in vehicles to celebrate their recent 2002 World Championship win on Saturday, September 28, 2002.
PARADE OF THE STARS ~ Following Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade was renamed and changed slightly and began in April. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to participate in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia. This parade ran until 2004.
2002 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Mickey Rooney and Stephen Collins.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2003 PARADES
PARADE OF THE STARS ~ Following Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade was renamed and changed slightly and began in April. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to participate in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia. This parade ran until 2004.
2003 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Louis Gossett, Jr. and Marie Osmond.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2004 PARADES
PARADE OF THE STARS ~ Following Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, this parade was renamed and changed slightly and began in April. Guests were randomly chosen to dress in tutus and wear animal hats to participate in this parade. It featured many characters from Fantasia. This parade ran until Thursday, November 18, 2004.
MICKEY’S SHINING STAR CAVALCADE ~ This small parade of characters begins on Wednesday, January 7, 2004. It ends on Tuesday, February 10, 2004.
SLEEPING BEAUTY’S ROYAL CELEBRATION ~ This small parade paying tribute to Sleeping Beauty and all the prince and princesses begins on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 and ends Saturday, April 24, 2004.
MICKEY’S MAGIC KINGDOM CELEBRATION ~ This small character parade begins on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 and ends Saturday, April 24, 2004.
2004 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Marie Osmond.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2005 PARADES
MICKEY’S SHINING STAR CAVALCADE ~ This small parade ran from Friday, January 7, 2005 to Wednesday, February 10, 2005 and was used to bridge the after-holiday gap until the next big parade could begin running. This was a twice daily parade.
SLEEPING BEAUTY’S ROYAL CELEBRATION ~ This parade started on Friday, January 28, 2005 and ended on Sunday, April 24, 2005. This parade featured a glance of all the Disney Prince and Princesses and their court dancers in one parade and stopped in two locations on the parade route to perform. The soundtrack was mostly instrumental and quite regal. It ran twice daily.
MICKEY’S MAGIC KINGDOM CELEBRATION ~ This parade started on Friday, February 11, 2005 and ended on Sunday, April 24, 2005. It ran at twice daily in between showings of the Sleeping Beauty Royal Celebration which also ran twice daily. This parade featured the song “At the Happiest Place on Earth”. The parade stopped in two locations to perform songs featuring the five “lands” of Disneyland.
WALT DISNEY’S 50th ANNIVERSARY PARADE OF DREAMS ~ begins on Thursday, May 5, 2005 as part of the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland in California. The Brother Bear song, “Welcome” was used throughout the parade and the color scheme of the parade is gold to match the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Julie Andrews narrated the parade introduction.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade continues as an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
2005 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narration by actor, Dick Van Dyke. This is his 2nd time narrating the story. He last read the Nativity story forty years ago in 1965.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2006 PARADES
WALT DISNEY’S PARADE OF DREAMS ~ Continuing into 2006 as part of the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, celebrating the previous year’s 50th Anniversary of Disneyland in California. The Brother Bear song, “Welcome” was used throughout the parade and the color scheme of the parade is gold to match the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Julie Andrews narrated the parade introduction.
2006 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Andy Garcia and Hector Elizondo.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade continues as an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2007 PARADES
WALT DISNEY’S PARADE OF DREAMS ~ Continuing into 2007 as part of the HAPPIEST HOMECOMING ON EARTH, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland in California in 2005. The Brother Bear song, “Welcome” was used throughout the parade and the color scheme of the parade is gold to match the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Julie Andrews narrated the parade introduction.
YEAR OF A MILLION DREAMS GRAND MARSHALL CAVALCADE ~ This Cavalcade and often a pre-parade is presented when Disneyland celebrated what was called “A Year of a Million Dreams,” a promotional campaign granting park guests an array of prizes [or dreams] from free vacations to overnight stays inside the park. Each day one lucky family was chosen to be honorary grand marshals and traveled at the head of the parade in a special customized car down the parade route.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2007 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Jane Seymour.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2008 PARADES
DISNEYLAND’S PARADE OF DREAMS ~ Based on the previous Parade of a Million Dreams, this revamped Parade also originally honored Disneyland’s 50th birthday in 2005. Repurposed the song “Welcome” from the animated feature “Brother Bear” as the theme for the parade. Floats all had a Gold Tone, to tie in with the Golden Anniversary. This parade ended on Sunday, January 29, 2008.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2008 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by John Stamos.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2009 PARADES
CELEBRATE! A STREET PARTY ~ This street party parade began on Friday, March 27, 2009 and included a series of different popular dances, and guests were encouraged to dance along. The music, floats and costumes were very contemporary in feel. The intro to the parade would often change based on what the current holiday was, as this was promoted to celebrate a special event. When there was no holiday, they would reference possible anniversaries, birthdays or family reunions as the reason to celebrate.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2009 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Jon Voight.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2010 PARADES
CELEBRATE! A STREET PARTY ~ This street party parade continues into 2010 and included a series of different popular dances, and guests were encouraged to dance along. The music, floats and costumes were very contemporary in feel. The intro to the parade would often change based on what the current holiday was, as this was promoted to celebrate a special event. When there was no holiday, they would reference possible anniversaries, birthdays or family reunions as the reason to celebrate. It ends in early 2010 to make way for Mickey’s Soundsational Parade.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2010 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Tom Skerritt.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2011 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues into 2011, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2011 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Gary Sinise.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE – Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2012 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2012, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm. This parade went on hiatus on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 to make way for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2012 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ There were 22 evening week-end performances in 2012 that featured the following narrators: December 1-2, 2012: Dennis Haysbert; December 3-5, 2012: Kurt Russell; December 6-8, 2012: Edward James Olmos; December 9-11, 2012: Lou Diamond Phillips; December 12-13, 2012: Dick Van Dyke; December 14, 2012: Dennis Haysbert; December 15-16, 2012: Patricia Heaton; December 17-19, 2012: Molly Ringwald and December 20, 2012: John Stamos.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2013 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2013, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2013 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Kurt Russell and Blair Underwood.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE – Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2014 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2014, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
MICKEY’S COSTUME PARADE ~ This parade runs during the Halloween season at Disneyland.
2014 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Beau Bridges.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2015 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2015, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
PAINT THE NIGHT PARADE ~ Formerly a Hong Kong Disney parade, the Disneyland version debuted on Friday, May 22, 2015, as part of the park's 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration. The parade is a successor to the long-running Main Street Electrical Parade, which had appeared at many Disney parks in several different incarnations since 1972. Paint the Night Parade had its last regular performance on Monday, September 5, 2016, but returned briefly for the 2016 holiday season.
There is no HALLOWEEN PARADE listed in 2015.
2015 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Geena Davis and Lana Parilla.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2016 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2016, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm.
PAINT THE NIGHT PARADE ~ The Disneyland version debuted on Friday, May 22, 2015, as part of the park's 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration. The parade is a successor to the long-running Main Street Electrical Parade, which had appeared at many Disney parks in several different incarnations since 1972. Paint the Night Parade had its last regular performance on Monday, September 5, 2016, but returned briefly for the 2016 holiday season.
FRIGHTFULLY FUN PARADE ~ This parade is specially for the 17 nights of Halloween Season Private events only. This parade began on Friday, September 23, 2016.
2016 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Gennifer Goodwin on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, 2016,
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Started in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2017 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade continues through 2017, it features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. Parade units included a Frozen pre-parade unit, Mickey Mouse striking up the band, Aladdin’s Magical Cymbal, Donald’s Fiesta Fantastico, the Royal Princess Romantic Melodies, Simba’s Beastly Beats, Tiana’s New Orleans Jazz Jubilee, Peter Pan’s Neverland Buccaneer Blast and Mary Poppin’s Spoonful of Rhythm. This parade went on hiatus on Sunday, November 5, 2017.
PAINT THE NIGHT PARADE ~ This parade closes on Sunday, January 8, 2017 to make way for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE ~ The Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland on Friday, January 20, 2017 for a limited engagement. Disneyland restored the drum float to once again read "Main Street Electrical Parade" as well as "Disneyland Presents". The Tinker Bell's float, added in 2009, was moved back to the Peter Pan unit and was altered for the 2017 run, making Casey Junior the new leader of the parade. In February 2017, the pixie dust swooshes added to the floats in 2009 were removed, except on Tinker Bell's float, since Tinker Bell was no longer the parade's leader. The Main Street Electrical Parade had its final performance of its most recent run at Disneyland Park on Sunday, August 20, 2017.
FRIGHTFULLY FUN PARADE ~ This parade is specially for the 17 nights of Halloween Season Private events only. This 2016 parade continues until 2018.
2017 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by Chris Hemsworth on Saturday, December 2, 2017 and Sunday, December 3, 2017.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE – Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2018 PARADES
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade returned in early 2018. Designed by Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney, with a retro look inspired by the art of the late Mary Blair, this parade features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. This parade went on hiatus on Sunday, July 17, 2019 to make way for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
FRIGHTFULLY FUN HALLOWEEN PARADE ~ This parade is specially for the 17 nights of Halloween Season Private events only. This parade is closed on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 and will be moved to Disney California Adventure in 2019.
2018 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story is narrated by actor, Chris Pratt on Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2, 2018.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2019 Parades
MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARADE ~ This parade returned on Friday, January 25, 2019. Designed by Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney, with a retro look inspired by the art of the late Mary Blair, this parade features a series of segments, each themed to a different genre of music, as they tie into Disney’s classic films. This parade went on hiatus on Sunday, July 17, 2019 to make way Mickey’s 90th Birthday Celebration.
MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE ~ Considered to be Disneyland’s most popular parade, the Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland on Friday, August 2, 2019 for a limited engagement. Disneyland restored the drum float to once again read "Main Street Electrical Parade" as well as "Disneyland Presents". The Main Street Electrical Parade had its final performance of its most recent run at Disneyland Park on Monday, September 30, 2019. It performs twice nightly.
MICKEY AND FRIENDS BAND-TASTIC CAVALCADE ~ Starting on Thursday, July 18, 2019, this temporary cavalcade of Disney characters joins the Disneyland Marching Band. It ends on Thursday, August 1, 2019 to make room for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade.
NO HALLOWEEN EVENTS at Disneyland in 2019 ~ All Halloween parades, shows and events were moved to Disney California Adventure in 2019.
2019 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ The Christmas Story narrator has yet to be announced.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Originally starting in November of 1995, this seasonal parade is an all Holiday themed show. Like its predecessor, this parade included all new floats, and an original theme song. This parade has changed little since it was first presented. Current parade units include Anna, Elsa and Olaf bid you a warm winter welcome from their Frozen float, Mickey and Minnie work with Chip 'n Dale to organize letters to Santa, Woody and Buzz give a playful wave from a giant wooden building blocks, the Disney Princesses dance and curtsy at the Candlelight Ball. In the grand finale is Santa Claus himself.
RAINY DAY CAVALCADES ~ The covered Main Street motor vehicles including the horseless carriages and Omnibus are used to transport Disney Characters down the parade route during inclement weather. These mini parades are held when the weather will not permit use of the normally scheduled parade.
2020 Parades
MAGIC HAPPENS PARADE ~ Starting on February 27th, Mickey produces fun floats with the wave of his magic wand including Miguel and Dante from Coco, Moana, Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoph and Sven from Frozen 2.
Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, all Disney parks and resorts around the world were closed until further notice. The Disneyland Resort closed its door on March 13th and as of July 21st, 2020, it still had not opened.
2020 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL ~ As of July, 2020, this event is still waiting to be confirmed with no speakers as yet mentioned.
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE ~ Hopefully returning to Disneyland for the Christmas Season, 2020.
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