South OC Actress To Serve As 'Hometown Celebrity' For Holiday Parade

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — A young actress from south Orange County will serve an important role on Saturday, Dec. 9, after 14-year-old Kayden Tokarski was announced as the "Hometown Celebrity" for the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade.

The parade will also feature Academy Award-nominated actor, comedian and filmmaker Steve Oedekerk, the city said.

“I could not be more honored to be part of this longtime parade,” Kayden told Patch. “I can’t wait to see everyone and share in the merriment of the season and this incredible event.”

Kayden, who played a young Julia Roberts on the TV series "Gaslit," has won 22 best acting awards since 2020. She also stars in several films, including the soon-to-be released "Roswell Delirium" with Anthony Michael Hall, Dee Wallace and more.

Kayden is also a recurring guest star on the popular Dhar Mann web series, which is designed to inspire people around the world with inspirational stories.

The Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade will boast several festive entries, as well as a visit from Santa. Parking is available at the Chet Holifield Federal Building, 24000 Avila Road, and a free shuttle will take residents from the parking lot to the parade route.

Residents can also walk to Crown Valley Parkway and find a spot on the route to view their favorite entries.

For more information, visit the city's website.