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What time is the electric light parade at Disneyland?

Grab a spot on Main Street to see the projection technology along with the fireworks. The Main Street Electrical Parade has two nightly runs: 8:45 and 10:45 PM. The parade lasts for about 20 minutes and is even available with a dining package for an extra magical night.



In early 2026, the specific timing of parades at Disneyland Park in California varies by season and day. Typically, nighttime parades like the Main Street Electrical Parade (or its seasonal successors) run at 8:00 PM and often have a second showing at 10:00 PM during busier periods. However, for March 2026, Disneyland is hosting special "Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites" events on select nights (such as March 3 and 5), where exclusive entertainment cycles may start as late as 9:00 PM. On standard nights, the "Magic Happens" parade often takes the afternoon slot, while the evening is reserved for "Mickey’s Mix Magic" or a specific light parade. Because schedules can shift due to wind or maintenance, the most accurate way to check is via the Disneyland App on the morning of your visit. The "Entertainment" tab will provide the exact "step-off" times for that day, which usually begins at the "it's a small world" gate and winds its way toward Main Street, U.S.A., or vice versa depending on the specific parade's direction.

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Main Street is the most crowded area from which to watch a parade when it begins at Town Square. The opposite is true when the parade begins in Fantasyland. The upper platform of the Main Street train station affords the best viewing perspective along the route.

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On Sunday, Disney published a recording of the new Magic Happens parade, which debuted at Disneyland in February. The eight-minute performance is free to watch, and can be found on the Disney Parks YouTube channel.

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Fireworks occur on select nights only. Please check the Entertainment Schedule for the performance schedule. All fireworks at Disneyland Park are dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change or cancellation.

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Fireworks at Disneyland usually begin at 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm but are subject to change and most shows typically run approximately 16 minutes long. Disneyland typically shares the fireworks schedule about 6 weeks out.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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