GREAT VIEWING OF THE 2025 NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE AT MARINA PARK
You are invited to the 117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade on December 17-21, 2025 to watch Southern California’s most dazzling holiday lights display with over 100 over-the-top yachts and boats sailing along a 14-mile route in Newport Harbor.
Bring the entire family to Marina Park (1600 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663), the largest public viewing location on the parade route for the festive kick-off event on Wednesday, December 17. The full evening of festivities includes an opening ceremony, front-row parade viewing and the fourth annual Holiday Market in partnership with Creative Communal.
The Holiday Market will feature over 35 local makers, food vendors, live music, entertainment, photo ops and kid activities. Full of holiday cheer, the opening night event is not to be missed, with an opportunity to shop for last-minute holiday gifts, enjoy good food, the festivities and watch the parade.
The Opening Night event starts at 4 p.m., the holiday market runs from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Fireworks at 6:15 p.m.; and the parade sails by Marina Park at 6:45 p.m.
Open to the public and admission is free.
*Cue music*
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look in the Newport Bay for a one-of-a-kind display
With boats and houses all aglow!
Interested in being a vendor at the event on opening night? Click below for more information.