Disneyland Holiday Entertainment: Christmas Parade, Fireworks, and More

There’s something truly special about hearing cherished Christmas songs along the Main Street, U.S.A., parade route or watching the night sky light up with dazzling fireworks above the shining spires of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle.

With some hot cocoa in hand and your favorite Disney-themed Christmas sweater on, find your go-to shows across the resort and get ready to unwrap all the entertainment coming to Disneyland for the holidays.

Scheduled nightly at Disneyland park

Scheduled nightly at Disney California Adventure park

Seamlessly weaving classic Walt Disney Animation Studios films like Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast with contemporary hits like Frozen and Disney and Pixar’s Inside Outwitness a wonderous celebration of the holiday season highlighting stories of friendship, family, and love during “World of Color – Season of Light” at California Adventure. A joyous musical score accompanies hundreds of illuminated, sky-high fountains dancing across Paradise Bay, bringing these beloved stories and lovable Disney characters to life in dazzling fashion.

Scheduled nightly at Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park

As dusk begins to fall each night at Disneyland, gather in front of “it’s a small world” Holiday and watch as thousands of twinkling lights suddenly come to life. After that, a joyous projection show will animate the exterior of the attraction with a stunning display of holiday colors and images during select times throughout each night.

Meanwhile, starting November 13 at California Adventure, watch as a magnificent 50-foot-tree comes to life with a kaleidoscope of colorful lights, hundreds of whimsical ornaments, and an array of gleaming garland during the Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting.

Available nightly throughout Downtown Disney

Wintry cheer can be found around every corner of the Downtown Disney District, with an amazing arrangement of festive decorations, holiday shoppingand seasonal entertainment. Here, the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn comes to life with seasonal music each night, including carolers and bands, such as The Sleigh Belles and The Sugarplums.

Meanwhile, for an extra “snowfall” outside of the parks, “snow” may fall during special nightly moments from November 6 through January 6.

In addition to ornate and themed holiday décor, all three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will host holiday carolers on select days.

Daily from November 13 through December 24

Make sure you have been on your best behavior before heading to Disneyland this winter. Santa Claus has a brand-new location at Disneyland this year, where he’ll greet friends young and young at heart at Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn, located near Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin. Through December 24, he’ll also swing by the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in California Adventure.

From November 26 through December 24, Santa will also make stops at all three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, so be sure to say hello before he heads back to the North Pole.

From December 25, 2026, through January 7, 2026, you may also encounter Santa Goofy making stops at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail and at Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn!

Scheduled daily at Disneyland park

A Christmastime staple at Disneyland park, “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” returns this year with triumphant music, beloved Disney characters, and even more merry fun for a musical celebration down Main Street, U.S.A. Viewing for this special celebration of the season can be found around “it’s a small world” Holiday, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Main Street, U.S.A, so be sure to look out for characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, friends from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Storyand many more once you find a spot.

Available at select times at Disney California Adventure park

Backed by songs from Peter Quill’s boom box, a new holiday version of “Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!” debuts this season at Avengers Campus. Here, you may encounter Star-Lord and Deadpool in a galactic dance-off near the entrance to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

Daily at various locations across Disneyland Resort

Capturing the spirit of holiday travel and a wintry alpine gathering, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and some of their friends will dress in brand-new holiday attire in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. At both parks, you can spot characters making special appearances for the holidays.

For the first time in Mickey’s Toontown, guests may also encounter Disney characters donning special holiday apparel and accessories in celebration of the season.

Kids and kids-at-heart can dance the night away at Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland! Nightly fun at this location will feature holiday tunes and appearances by favorite Disney characters on a stage dressed up for the season.

Available on select days at Disney California Adventure park

Featuring bilingual renditions of favorite Christmas songs and graceful dancers dressed in colorful attire, “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!” returns to California Adventure for the holiday season for a musical, nighttime show on Buena Vista Street.

Available on select days at Disney California Adventure park

“Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season” includes live performances of songs from Walt Disney Animation Studios Charmfeaturing Mirabel and her friends as they rejoice over the magical gifts of the holidays. Fans of the film will be able to happily sing along to iconic songs like “Surface Pressure” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” during each performance.

Scheduled daily at various stages across Disney California Adventure park

Blending multicultural rhythms, a festive spirit, and a dash of Disney holiday magic, catch a variety of seasonal, live music at stages found across California Adventure. The live entertainment throughout the festival features an extensive range of genres, including jazz, polka, traditional Latin, Hawaiian, soul, and more.

The rotation of entertainment varies throughout the season, so be sure to check Disneyland.com for a full list of performers and daily showtimes.

Scheduled daily at Disney California Adventure park

Perfect for young families and kids of all ages, dance along to holiday rhythms as the Holiday Toy Drummers and memorable Disney friends and Pixar pals dressed in their finest holiday ‘fits make an appearance during “Mickey’s Happy Holidays”.

The Holiday Toy Drummers will also drum up even more seasonal cheer for all to hear in front of the obelisk (across from The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure) in Paradise Garden Park each day during the holiday season.

Available on select days at Disney California Adventure park

Hosted by the Three Caballeros, check out this captivating, musical street party at California Adventure, complete with musicians, dancers, and Disney characters dressed in colorful fiesta attire.

Paired with holiday shopping and photo-worthy moments from day to night, consider these sights and sounds of the season your sign to add some traditional Disneyland charm to your Christmas list this winter.