McDonald's Is Releasing A Grimace Sweater For The Holidays

This past summer, retro McDonaldland character Grimace turned 51, and the party hasn't stopped since. Even though it's hard to pinpoint exactly what has spurred the fast food chain mascot's fervid popularity ("the best part about Grimace is that he means different things to different people," as the company noted in a statement to People magazine), it's a force that can't be denied. Following the release of the heavily divisive-yet-celebrated Grimace birthday milkshake in June 2023, McDonald's has continued to roll out a slew of Grimace-themed fare. And now, the fast food chain is adding an ugly sweater to the list, just in time for Christmas. 

Per information shared with Daily Meal by a McDonald's spokesperson, a soon-to-be-released purple Grimace Christmas sweater features a Fair Isle pattern and a design that incorporates seasonal snowflakes, the chain's famous Golden Arches, cheeky to-go cups, and the ever-popular Grimace wearing a Santa hat. Starting December 1, ride-or-die Grimace fans will only be available to order this holiday novelty item for a limited time.