Jeremy Renner Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Hollywood Christmas Parade

HOLLYWOOD (CNS) - Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner will be the grand marshal of the 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade, organizers announced Wednesday.

"I'm honored to serve as the Grand Marshal for this year's Hollywood Christmas Parade and excited to partner with Toys for Tots to bring joy to children in need," Renner said in a statement. "Their mission aligns closely with the work we do at the RennerVation Foundation, creating meaningful experiences for at-risk youth. This season of giving is about spreading hope, and I'm thrilled to share this moment with my family and friends from the foundation as we work together to make a difference."

Renner, 53, earned Oscar nominations for his performances in "The Hurt Locker" and "The Town." He's appeared since 2021 in the Paramount+ series "Mayor of Kingstown" and stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hawkeye, most recently in the 2021 series "Hawkeye."

His RennerVation Foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities for at-risk youth and children in foster care, according to parade organizers.

The Hollywood Christmas Parade starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 from Orange Drive and Hollywood Boulevard and will follow a U-shaped route east to Vine Street, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard, west on Sunset and back of Orange.

The parade will be taped for broadcast on the CW at 8 p.m. Dec. 14.

The parade features movie cars, bands from around the country, colorful equestrians, character balloons, floats and specialty acts. It will all be topped off with an appearance by Santa Claus.

The full talent lineup will be announced soon.

City News Service contributed to this report.