One of Disneyland’s most beloved nighttime spectacles is back. The dazzling “Paint the Night” Parade makes its vibrant return to Disneyland Park for a limited time beginning May 16, 2025, as part of the Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary Celebration.
Blending over one million LED lights, immersive music, and stunning float technology, “Paint the Night” is a high-energy celebration of Disney and Pixar stories, characters, and creativity. This special return includes the reintroduction of Anna and Elsa from Frozen, who will appear for the first time since the parade’s original debut in 2015.
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort) 
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can “celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort)
A Tech-Driven Spectacle Like No Other
“Paint the Night” isn’t just a parade — it’s a glowing work of art. Featuring custom Disney-designed strobes, video panels, and costumes powered by over 200 universes of control, the parade’s floats and performers become moving canvases of light and magic.
The soundtrack includes a custom version of Owl City’s “When Can I See You Again”, alongside iconic Disney and Pixar scores and a nod to the original Main Street Electrical Parade. A brand-new arrangement of the 70th anniversary anthem “Celebrate Happy” adds an exclusive touch.
Parade Highlights and Fan-Favorite Floats
Here are just a few of the parade’s luminous highlights:
- Tinker Bell & Peter Pan: Kicking off the parade, Tinker Bell dons a fresh new outfit and flies high above a float lit with over 850,000 points of light and the 70th anniversary logo.
- “Monsters, Inc.” Float: Mike and Sulley ride alongside five animated, LED-covered doors, created with Pixar’s help, glowing with 17,000 points of light.
- “Cars” Float: Lightning McQueen, Mack, and DJ roll in with high-tech effects. Mack’s 54-foot-long float features a 3D display with 27,000 individual orbs and 2,000 feet of LED neon.
- “The Little Mermaid” Float: King Triton stands 12 feet tall, surrounded by a sea of animated marine life and underwater foliage.
- “Toy Story” Float: Slinky Dog stretches 32 feet across, with spinning LED disks, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear along for the ride.
- “Beauty and the Beast” Float: Belle dazzles with over 500,000 LED pixels and intricate custom lighting on her dress and float backdrop.
- “Frozen” Float: The tallest of the parade at 35 feet, it features Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven surrounded by 3,000 crystal teardrops and glowing snow-covered trees.
- Finale Float: Mickey Mouse leads the celebration joined by Minnie, Donald, and Goofy, with a 14-foot-tall kinetic sculpture featuring 7,000 programmable pixels as the parade’s magical exclamation point.
Enhanced Guest Experiences
From May 16 through August 21, 2025, guests can elevate their viewing experience with two options:
- Plaza Inn Dining Package: Enjoy a meal at Plaza Inn and receive access to a reserved viewing area for the first performance of the night. More info here
- 70th Anniversary Guided Tour: Includes a behind-the-scenes look at Disneyland history plus priority viewing for “Paint the Night.” Details here
Planning Your Visit
“Paint the Night” showtimes and dates may vary. Guests are encouraged to check the Disneyland app or Disneyland.com for the most accurate entertainment schedule. A valid ticket and park reservation are required for entry.
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