Soap Stars Shine at the 2023 Hollywood Christmas Parade!

By Chris Eades Updated: November 28, 2023

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Every year, the stars come out for the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, and this year was no different! The event was held on Nov. 26 and was hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain, and Montel Williams, with co-host Elizabeth Stanton. This year’s grand martial was American War Hero Col. Paris D. Davis.

In addition to performers like The Village People, balloons, and floats, numerous celebrities come out to be part of the parade, including some stars from GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, and DAYS OF OUR LIVES!

The 91st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade starts at Grauman’s Chinese Theater and travels down Hollywood Boulevard to Vine St. before heading back up Sunset Boulevard. The event features Toys For Tots as well as other important organizations and charities that help the underprivileged during the holiday season.

If you weren’t in the area on Sunday to enjoy the Hollywood Christmas Parade, you can catch all the action when the event is rebroadcast on Friday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

In the meantime, you can scroll through the photo gallery below to see some of the soap stars who were in attendance this year!

Josh Kelly (Cody, GH)

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GH newcomer Josh Kelly (Cody) showed off his colorful holiday ensemble on the red carpet before riding in the parade!
Kimberlin Brown (Sheila, B&B)

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Sheila may not be welcome in Los Angeles but portrayer Kimberlin Brown sure is!
Ashley Jones (Bridget, B&B)

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"My little man joined us last night for the 91st annual Hollywood Christmas Parade riding in the coolest car for B&B," Ashley Jones (Bridget) explained posing with son Hayden and co-stars Brown and Naomi Matsuda (Li). "We had too much fun in that car!"
Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa, DAYS)

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Soap alum Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa, DAYS; ex-Maxie, GH) was all wrapped up in a beautiful bow for the holiday event.
A Martinez (ex-Eduardo, DAYS) and Stephen Nichols (Steve, DAYS)

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Pals and former DAYS co-stars A Martinez (ex-Eduardo) and Stephen Nichols (Steve) posed together on the red carpet.
Kate Linder (Esther, Y&R)

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"I hope to see some of you there!" Y&R's Kate Linder (Esther) declared in an Instagram video message to fans shortly before heading to the parade.
Deidre Hall (Marlena, DAYS)

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Daytime icon Deidre Hall (Marlena, DAYS) wore a red sequin coat that was picture-perfect for the festive evening!
Denise Richards (ex-Shauna, B&B)

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Denise Richards (ex-Shauna, B&B) was joined on the red carpet and in her car traveling through the parade by her husband, Aaron Phypers, and her daughter, Eloise.
Ming-Na Wen (ex-Lien, ATWT)

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Actress Ming-Na Wen got her big break back in 1988 when she joined the cast of AS THE WORLD TURNS as Tom Hughes' daughter, Lien!