Countdown to the 2024 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Welcome to the Parade!
December 18 – 22, 2024
116th 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 116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This year’s parade will be held Wednesday through Sunday, December 18-22, 2024 and is once again hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.
LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO SEE THE PARADE?
FAMILY FUN KICKS OFF THE PARADE WITH GREAT VIEWING OF THE
2024 NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE AT MARINA PARK
Bring the entire family to the 10.5 acre Marina Park (1600 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663), the largest public viewing location on the parade route.
Open to the public and admission is free.
2024 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Route
As the 116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade moves its way through the Newport Harbor this December, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Committee, with the leadership of The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, will continue with its parade route starting and ending point at Tip of Lido Isle. The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night from December 18 – 22, 2024.
Parade participants will start from the east end of Lido Island following the celebrated route, with the first public viewing destination at the 10.5-acre Marina Park. The community park offers 177 parking spaces, nautical-themed playground, picnic area and sailing center, and is also the largest public viewing area along the parade route, creating an optimal location to gather and enjoy the festivities.
Residents and visitors will have optimal viewing of the beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail in the parade from the Dine & Watch waterfront and Dine & Walk dining options within walking distance of the many public viewing spots.
Please reference the site map with times the parade passes various destination points.
Viewing the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Fireworks
On the opening night of the parade on Wednesday, December 18 at approximately 6:15 pm, a special opening fireworks display will take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade.