MACY*S Holiday Parade at Universal Studios
Early Dec., 2010 through early Jan., 2011

The world's most famous parade has become a holiday experience for park guests at Universal Studios®, featuring some of the most popular balloons and floats from the famous MACY'S Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. 

The event includes the excitement and pageantry of the parade, complete with a festive tree-lighting ceremony by Santa Claus himself, exhibited each day of the holiday season through the New Year. 

A holiday concert series features Mannheim Steamroller (Dec. 5), Chris Isaak (Dec. 12), and Natalie Cole (Dec. 19).  And on Dec. 26, Universal adds the cinematic spectacular of the Universal 360 nighttime show.   more

Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure
Early Dec., 2010 through early Jan., 2011

Seuss Landing™ is transformed into the wintry wonderland of Grinchmas™… featuring the incredibly popular live musical performance of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” This hilarious and heart-warming live show stars The Grinch™ himself and features music recorded by Mannheim Steamroller, along with a whole town full of singing and dancing Whos. Then stroll around the Whoville Wonky Tree Lot and take in the whimsical Wholiday decorations. more

Christmas in the City at Universal CityWalk
Early Dec., 2010 through early Jan., 2011

The holiday festivities continue with Christmas in the City at Universal CityWalk, featuring live music, colorful decorations and more.