GRAND MARSHALS
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is a historic and beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike, which is why each night boasts its own grand marshals. From sports all-stars and television celebrities, to local heroes, these marshals have been bestowed the honors as the represent the best of their fields and community spirit.
Past Grand Marshals have included…
- MICKEY MOUSE from the DISNEYLAND® RESORT
- OLYMPIANS from Orange County
- CHRISTINA ANSTEAD | Star of HGTV’s “Christina on the Coast” and “Flip or Flop
- ARTE MORENO | Owner of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- ALBERT PUJOLS | First baseman for the Anaheim Angels
- VICKI GUNVALSON | Star of Bravo’s hit TV show, “The Real Housewives of Orange County”
- Comedic actress LESLIE MANN and MARK MCGRATH, actor, songwriter and lead singer for the band SUGAR RAY
- Business Persons of the Year and Citizens of the Year for the City of Newport Beach
- Members of the U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM
- Holiday Hometown Heroes | NEWPORT BEACH POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR, FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR, LIFEGUARDS OF THE YEAR and CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
- CONTESTANTS from SEASON 8 OF “THE VOICE”
- TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ROYAL COURT MEMBERS
- CORONA DEL MAR HIGH SCHOOL DRUM LINE
- HEART GLOBAL