Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade is back for the 42nd year. Hosted by Ginnifer Goodwin (Zootopia 2) and Alfonso Ribeiro (DWTS), with parade correspondent Maia Kealoha (Lilo & Stitch), the event marries festive floats and beloved Disney characters with performances and movie sneak peaks.
There are a few ways to watch the 2025 parade, airing Christmas morning, Dec. 25. First, it will be broadcast on ABC at 10 a.m. ET, 9 a.m. CT and 5 a.m. PT/MT, meaning cord-cutters can stream it live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a seven-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The parade will also stream on Disney+ and Hulu at 11 a.m. ET/8a.m. PT.
Parade performers include Coco Jones, Lady A, Mariah the Scientist, Bebe Rexha, Nicole Scherzinger, Gwen Stefani and Iam Tongi. Fans can also expect sneak peaks of Disney’s live-action Moana and Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers, both set for a 2026 release.
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
At a Glance: How to Watch Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade 2025
How to Watch Disney Christmas Parade 2025: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online
Disney’s annual Christmas parade airs on ABC on Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. ET, 9 a.m. CT and 5 a.m. PT/MT (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Fubo, Sling or Hulu + Live TV). The event also streams on Disney+ and Hulu at 11 a.m. ET/8a.m. PT.
As mentioned, since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can catch the Christmas Day parade for free; keep reading to learn more about each option.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Fubo
Seven-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
Watch ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Sling
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
