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How to Enter Your Boat
Registering your boat not only makes you officially part of the parade, but automatically enters you into the competition for some great awards. All registered boats will be positioned between the Lead Boat and the Ending Boat. All winners of the parade will receive a banner to display on their boat to indicate their status as the "best of the bunch". Additionally, winners will receive two complementary tickets to the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Awards Dinner & Auction to be held in January 27, 2012. Skipper's MeetingJoin us to review parade logistics
and receive your registration numbers. You'll receive a free Simple Green VIP Cleaning Kit, as well as a 60-Day Membership with Sea Tow. |
How to Enter Your Home / Business
In past years, many homes, businesses and yacht clubs have gone to great extents to decorate their properties and add to the festive feel of the boat parade. Hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, all homes, businesses, and yacht clubs lining the harbor are invited to enter. With its own judged categories and prizes awarded, the Ring of Lights has become as celebrated as the boat parade itself. Additionally, winners will receive two complementary tickets to the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Awards Dinner & Auction to be held in January 27, 2012.
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The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade,
made possible by Presenting Sponsors Simple Green, The City of
Newport Beach and Meguiar's will be celebrating its 103rd year.
Heralded as "one of the top holiday events in the nation" by the
New York Times, the parade will feature boats of all sizes bedecked
with brilliant holiday lights and decorations, lighting up Newport
Harbor and welcoming the holiday season. The parade will also
feature a new theme this year, "Feelin' Christmas-Sea in Newport
Beach!"
In addition to
the beautiful boats sailing through the harbor, all waterfront
homes, businesses and yacht clubs are encouraged to participate in
the "Ring of Lights."
2011
Parade
Boat Launching and Guest Slips
The Newport Dunes Resort is Orange County's premier boat launch facility, featuring a seven lane boat launch ramp at the north end of the resort, located next to the Back Bay Bistro. If you can't - or don't - want to launch the boat yourself, allow our expert staff to lessen the stress of launch and recovery. Our custom vehicle has been designed to speed up the launch process, allowing you and your guests to get right to the day's activities. The marina staff can be reached at (949) 729-1100 or visit their web page at http://www.newportdunes.com
