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115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights

115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights

Proudly Hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce

Watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This year’s parade will be held Wednesday through Sunday, December 13-17, 2023 and is once again hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.

As the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade moves it way through the Newport Harbor, you can view the parade from almost any place on the shore FREE of cost.

With thousands of people viewing the parade each evening, please allow extra time for travel and arrive as early as possible. All city parking lots will be open throughout the parade to accommodate viewers.

FIREWORKS: The parade will have an exhilarating firework display from the Newport Pier at 6:15 p.m. on opening night and 9 p.m. from the Balboa Pier on closing night.

 
Marina Park Event on Opening Night: Bring the entire family to Marina Park on opening night (Dec. 13) for the 115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade kick-off event, which includes a full evening of festivities: an opening ceremony, front-row parade viewing and first-ever Holiday Market! The opening night ceremony starts at 5 p.m. and includes speakers and a live musical performance. Partnering with OC’s premier pop-up market group Creative Communal, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade’s holiday market will feature local makers, food vendors, live music, entertainment, photo ops and kids activities. The opening night event is not to be missed, shop last-minute holiday gifts, enjoy good food, the festivities and watch the parade. The Opening Night event starts at 5 p.m., the holiday market begins at 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Fireworks at 6:15 p.m. and the parade sails by Marina Park at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free. Please note the Marina Park Parking lot will be CLOSED to the public on opening night. Parking is available on the street or surrounding lots.
 
DRONE SHOW:

Through a partnership with Eagle Four Partners, Code Four and Skyworx Drone Shows, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade has added another nighttime spectacular with our first in-air drone show. Two shows will be lighting up the skies in front of the Balboa Bay Resort each night on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights of the parade at approximately 6:15 pm and 8:30 pm.

 
PRE-PARADE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:

Through a partnership with Eagle Four Partners and Code Four, the waters of Newport Beach will be rockin’ with the sounds of “SATISFACTION – THE ULTIMATE ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE BAND” as they cruise around the harbor and appear at various locations in front of the parade on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

 
GRAND MARSHALS:

Wednesday, December 13 Hallmark Channel’s Andrew Walker and Nikki Deloach
Thursday, December 14 Boys and Girls Club of Newport Beach
Friday, December 15 Local Heroes: Newport Beach Police Department and Newport Beach Fire and Lifeguard Departments
Saturday, December 16 2024 Rose Queen® and Royal Court
 

View Parade Route Map  

View 2023 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Official Program

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