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Holiday

115th Newport Beach Boat Parade

From December 13, 2023 through December 17, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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An aerial view of Newport Harbor with boats decorated in holiday lights.
The annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade runs this week from Dec. 13 - 17.
(Courtesy of Newport Beach & Company)

Various locations around Newport Beach Harbor

The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade kicks off this week with more than 100 boats dazzling the night sky with lights and holiday decorations. The parade also features pyrotechnics, synchronized light shows, displays, singers, dancers and other entertainment, which viewers can watch from more than 50 locations along the parade’s 14-mile route around Newport Harbor. This year's grand marshals are Hallmark Channel stars Andrew Walker and Nikki Deloach, who will lead the festivities on opening night.