GREAT VIEWING OF THE 2023 NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE AT MARINA PARK FEATURING A COMMUNAL POP UP HOLIDAY MARKET

You are invited to the 115^th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade on December 13-17, 2023 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 13. The full evening of festivities includes an opening ceremony, front-row parade viewing and the third-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.