The parade will culminate with the highly anticipated appearance of Santa Claus himself and his reindeer. In total, approximately 5,000 participants are expected to take part in the parade, which also supports the Marine Toys for Tots charity. A source, revealed in a blind item, disclosed that William Morris Endeavor (WME) prevented Meghan from participating in the Hollywood tradition, fearing that her presence would inevitably be overshadowed and not draw much attention. However, an insider revealed that Meghan had plans to set up several billboards featuring her image with feminist and humanitarian slogans along the parade route.
Additionally, she expressed a desire to ride in a carriage alongside Harry, who would be portraying Santa Claus. Nevertheless, the organizers of the Hollywood Christmas Parade declined Meghan's request.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade has been an annual production of Associated Television International, which has coordinated airings on the Hallmark Channel and in traditional syndication in recent years. Meghan had reportedly asked WME to ensure her appearance on television.
The parade itself kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, commencing at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard before proceeding east along Hollywood Boulevard to Vine Street, then south on Vine Street to Sunset Boulevard, and finally west on Sunset Boulevard, returning to Orange Street. Notable participants will include Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, along with celebrities and dignitaries such as dancer and singer Paula Abdul, singer Dwight Yoakam, radio host Casey Kasem, pop duo Aly & AJ, and actors Chris Kattan, Craig Robinson, Ernie Hudson, Brandon Routh, Ming-Na Wen, Denise Richards, and Tatyana Ali.
Each year, the parade features contributions to Toys for Tots and other vital organizations and charities that assist underprivileged individuals during the holiday season. The parade is open to all, serving as a unifying reminder of the importance of community and the celebration of kindness and mutual support.
This information comes in the wake of reports suggesting that Meghan Markle remains uncertain about her next career move after stepping down as a senior royal with Prince Harry in 2020. Omid Scobie, while promoting his upcoming book, mentioned that business and philanthropy are expected to be Meghan's main focus. He commented, "I still don't quite understand what that business project will be because as I spoke to people while writing the book, it changed about five times, so we'll see."
Scobie also didn't rule out the possibility of Meghan returning to acting, given that she recently mentioned exciting projects in the pipeline, which she couldn't divulge further details about. Meghan attended the Variety Power of Women event and expressed her pride in the projects she and Harry are working on, adding that her husband is equally enthusiastic about them.
