The Disneyland Paris Parade is one of the park’s exciting attractions, featuring dazzling light shows and fun-filled street parades. The daily and seasonal parades add a different vibe to the festive mood. From dark Halloween frights to magical Christmas enchantments, there’s a parade to suit every mood, adding unique charm to your journey.
The Disney Electric Sky Parade brightens the night with cutting-edge drone technology, while the spectacular daytime shows bring iconic Disney characters to life. Choose the most budget-friendly and customizable Disneyland Paris tickets to see all the parades during your visit. This article is a quick guide to all the stunning parades that await you during your visit to Disneyland Paris.
Quick Information
Operating Hours: 9.30 am to 11 pm
Parade Duration: 10 to 33 minutes
Best Ticket: Disneyland Paris 1-day ticket
Best Events: Halloween Festival, Christmas, Electric light show
Location: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studio Park
Disney Stars on Parade
Disney’s Stars on Parade is a dazzling midday extravaganza that moves across Disneyland Park, bringing your favorite characters to life. This parade features classic characters like Mickey, Minnie, and the Frozen team in their colorful floats against the backdrop.
Feel the beat with lively music, and see the fire-breathing Maleficent and other villains giving a bit of humor to their villainy. You can also see scenes like Peter Pan’s flying ship and Elsa’s frosty marvels. Please remember that the Disney Stars on Parade content and schedule may change or be canceled without prior notification due to poor weather conditions, unfavorable health conditions, or major maintenance work.
Note: This parade is on a scheduled break from 9 November 2024 to 6 January 2025.
Period: Throughout the year, except the scheduled breaks
Time: Afternoon, evening
Duration: 33 minutes
Parade Path: From Central Plaza to Main Street, USA to Town Square.
Related: Disneyland Paris Halloween
Disney Electric Sky Parade
Disneyland Paris lights up the night with a spectacular show, the Disney Electric Sky Parade! Witness a magnificent dance of over 500 drones lighting up the sky to create classic Disney characters and scenes. Right before the Disney illuminations, you can see the electric drone above the Sleeping Beauty Castle, filled with magical colors, fountains, lights and projections. Lively music enhances the breathtaking spectacle as Mickey Mouse’s train chugs into the sky, Elliott the dragonflies, and Cinderella’s carriage sparkles.
During Halloween, from 2 October to 3 November, you will witness a spooky twist to the tales on display, influenced by the villainous masters and the mysterious hosts. During the Christmas festivities from 9 November 2024 to 6 January 2025, you can see some additional features commemorating the Christmas and year-end festivities. On December 31, 2024, the Disney Electrical Sky Parade will not take place.
Period: Until 6 January 2025
Time: 10.50 pm
Duration: 10 minutes
Location: Central Plaza, Main Street, USA, above the Sleeping Beauty castle.
Related: Disneyland Paris Fireworks
Disney Illuminations
Disney Illuminations at Disneyland Paris during the nighttime is a popular light and fireworks show that illuminates the area around Central Plaza. This spectacular night show combines exciting music, stunning fireworks, and breathtaking projections onto Sleeping Beauty Castle, creating a magical environment.
It displays Frozen and Lion King stories with the legendary Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean soundtracks! The Disney Electric Sky Parade follows this light and fireworks parade. From 10 January 2025, the nighttime Disney illuminations will feature classics and fresh stories, such as Cinderella, Pinocchio, Encanto, Lilo and Stitch.
Period: Every day
Time: Evening
Duration: 15 minutes
Location: Central Plaza, in front of the Sleeping Beauty castle.
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Seasonal Parades
From Halloween hauntings in October to a thousand sparkling surprises during the holiday season, Disneyland Paris always has something exciting going on. Starting from Halloween parades of the villains to the Christmas celebration star parades, you can get the essence of every special moment here in these seasonal events.
Mickey’s Halloween Celebration Parade
The Mickey’s Halloween Celebration Parade promises plenty of excitement! You can dance with Mickey and his pals in Halloween costumes as they march in a Parade. See the Disney villains like Maleficent and Captain Hook having fun. There will be ghosts and pumpkins along the way, making it a little scary but mostly fun. You might even catch some candy and sing spooky songs with everyone.
Period: 1 October to 3 November 2024
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Main Street, USA.
Mickey’s Enchanted Christmas Parade
Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade show lights up Main Street, USA, converting the park into a winter paradise. You can see Mickey Mouse in Santa Claus clothes, leading a Parade of Disney characters decked out in their holiday finery. Fancy cars with pretty lights carry famous Disney characters like Snow White and Prince Charming. Happy elves and reindeer walk alongside them. The chilly air is filled with festive music and snow flurries, creating a lovely Christmas ambiance.
Period: 9 November 2024 to 6 January 2025
Duration: 10 minutes
Location: Main Street, USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I navigate through the Disneyland Paris Parade?
The Disney Stars Parade in Disneyland Paris starts near the attraction. It’s a Small World in Fantasyland and ends at Town Square, Main Street, USA.
How loud are the Parade performances in Disneyland Paris? Will it be overwhelming for small children?
The volume of the parade performances at Disneyland Paris varies. But they are always designed to be enjoyable for everyone, including little children.Â
Are there any tips or tricks for getting the best viewing experience during the Disneyland Paris Parade?
We recommend that you arrive a bit earlier in the viewing area to get a convenient place to see the parade. You can reserve the viewing area in advance on the official Disneyland Paris mobile app.
How long does the Disneyland Paris parade last?
The Disney Electric Sky Parade takes place for 10 minutes, the Disney Star Parade for 33 minutes and the Disney Illuminations nighttime show for 15 minutes.
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