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.

The 2026 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will both commence and finish at the tip of Lido Isle. As in previous years, the parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night.

Please see the map below for detailed information about times when the parade passes points along the harbor.