Key Facts
• Universal Studios Japan (USJ) announced the end of its night parade on September 1, 2025.
• The parade was suspended in June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The “Universal Spectacle Night Parade: Best of Hollywood” launched in May 2018.
• Over $700 million was invested, with more than 1,000 staff working for four years.
• The parade featured 15 floats, 100 performers, and 3D projections on a 587-meter wall.
• Popular themes included “Harry Potter” and “Transformers.”
• The parade aimed to boost nighttime attendance but ran for less than two years.
• USJ plans to offset attendance losses with other nighttime events like Halloween.
Summary
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has officially ended its “Universal Spectacle Night Parade: Best of Hollywood,” which had been suspended since June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in May 2018, the parade was the park’s largest investment, costing over $700 million and involving more than 1,000 staff over four years. It featured 15 floats, 100 performers, and immersive 3D projections showcasing popular films like “Harry Potter” and “Transformers.” Despite its initial goal of boosting nighttime attendance, the parade operated for less than two years due to pandemic-related closures. USJ plans to focus on other high-demand nighttime events, such as Halloween, to maintain visitor numbers.
