Commentary: Disneyland’s Electrical Parade is ditching its patriotic float. Why that’s a good thing
by Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times
Feb 28, 2022
4 minutes
LOS ANGELES — Retirement hasn’t fazed the Main Street Electrical Parade, which has now been resurrected multiple times since it “glowed” away, supposedly forever, in 1996. But when the electronic music-infused stalwart returns once again to Disneyland on April 22, this nostalgia celebration will have a new look.
Consider it a makeover that will be decidedly less patriotic.
Characters and scenes from Disney films such as the recently released “Encanto” and “Raya and the Last Dragon” will join modern and classic Disney franchises to anchor a closing float designed to honor the 50th anniversary of the parade. Overall, the Main Street Electrical
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days