Photo Credit: John Schuman at Naples Boat Parade naplesca.com
2014 Los Angeles/Orange County Boat Parade Schedule
When: Friday, December 5; Saturday, December 6;
Friday, December 12; Saturday, December 13
At 7:30pm
Viewing Locations: Dana Point Harbor 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA
You can view the parade free from anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations at one of the waterfront restaurants.
There are also boat rides with Santa December 6-7 from 10 am to 2 pm from the Dana Wharf Sportfishing Dock.
Info: (949) 923-2255 www.danapointharbor.com
Huntington Harbor Boat Parade
16889 Algonquin Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
When: December 13 and 14th 5-8pm
Where: Parade Route
Info: Phone (714) 840-7542 http://www.hhboatparade.org/
King Harbor Boat Parade in Redondo Beach
When: Saturday, December 13, 2014
When: Saturday, December 13, 2014
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM- Concert with Santa
4:30 PM – SUP/Paddlecraft
5:30 PM – Boats
5:30 PM – Boats
Viewing Locations:
From King Harbor Marina to the Redondo Beach Pier
All along the waterfront from restaurants, breakwalls or along the piers
Parking: Paid parking in the Pier Parking structure, Redondo Beach Marina and street parking
Info: www.khyc.org
Long Beach Parade of 1000 Lights in the Downtown Shoreline and Rainbow Harbor Marinas
When: Saturday, December 13, 2014, 5:30 pm
Best Viewing Locations:From restaurants and the boardwalk at Shoreline Village
The Marina breakwall behind Shoreline Village
Shoreline Park around the Lighthouse
Parking: Paid Parking at Shoreline Village, the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Pike, metered street parking, pre-paid ticket boxes at the Downtown Marina
When: Saturday, December 13, 2014, 5:30 pm
Best Viewing Locations:From restaurants and the boardwalk at Shoreline Village
The Marina breakwall behind Shoreline Village
Shoreline Park around the Lighthouse
Parking: Paid Parking at Shoreline Village, the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Pike, metered street parking, pre-paid ticket boxes at the Downtown Marina
Info: www.shorelineyachtclub.com
LA Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade
What: Decorated boats parade through the Port of LA Main Channel.
When: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 6-9:00 pm
Best Viewing Locations:
Banning Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington
The Port of LA Cruise Ship Promenade, 600 N. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro
Ports O' Call Village, 1100 Nagoya Way, San Pedro
Cabrillo Marina, 200 Whaler's Walk, San Pedro
Info and Parade Route: http://laharborholidayafloat.org/parade-route-2/
Marina del Rey Boat Parade
LA Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade
What: Decorated boats parade through the Port of LA Main Channel.
When: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 6-9:00 pm
Best Viewing Locations:
Banning Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington
The Port of LA Cruise Ship Promenade, 600 N. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro
Ports O' Call Village, 1100 Nagoya Way, San Pedro
Cabrillo Marina, 200 Whaler's Walk, San Pedro
Info and Parade Route: http://laharborholidayafloat.org/parade-route-2/
Marina del Rey Boat Parade
When: Saturday, Dec 13, 2014,
Fireworks: 5:55 pm, parade 6 - 8 pm
Best Viewing Locations:
Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
Music, commentary and judging
Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
View from along the channel or from one of the restaurants with a waterfront view.
Parking: Parking fees in County Parking Lots are waived for the parade. There is NO street parking.
Info: www.mdrboatparade.org
Music, commentary and judging
Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
View from along the channel or from one of the restaurants with a waterfront view.
Parking: Parking fees in County Parking Lots are waived for the parade. There is NO street parking.
Info: www.mdrboatparade.org
When: Saturday, December 13th, 2014 “Parade night” Streets close at 5:00 PM
Best Viewing Locations:
Many of the restaurants along Seaport Village
Parking: Alamitos Bay Marina off 2 Street and Marina Drive offers substantial free parking just over the Davies Bridge from Naples. Mothers Beach off Revenna and Appian Way has some metered parking as well as Beach parking at Bayshore and Ocean Boulevard.
Info: http://www.naplesca.com/Home_Page.html
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Parking: Alamitos Bay Marina off 2 Street and Marina Drive offers substantial free parking just over the Davies Bridge from Naples. Mothers Beach off Revenna and Appian Way has some metered parking as well as Beach parking at Bayshore and Ocean Boulevard.
Info: http://www.naplesca.com/Home_Page.html
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
When: December 17-21, 2014. The parade starts off Bay Island at 6:30 pm and finishes at the same site at approximately 9:00 pm. There is an opening night fireworks show on December 188 at 6:20 pm.
Check the Route Map for the day you will attend.
Free Viewing Locations:On the bay side of Balboa Peninsula from 18th Street to the end of Bay Avenue
Anywhere along the water on Balboa Island
Along Pacific Coast Highway between Balboa Bay Club and Riverside Drive
Along the water on Lido Isle.
Boats go into the channel on the west end of the island only on weekends
Paid Viewing Locations:Seating is available at the American Legion Post 291 located at 215 15th Street. Call early to reserve (949) 673-5070 or 1-800-655-0149.
The Newport Sea Base (1931 W. Coast Hwy.) has lawn seating with a view of the Parade. Call 949-642-5031 for more details.
Info: www.christmasboatparade.com, (949) 729-4400
For years, my family participated in the annual LA Harbor Afloat Parade and Newport Beach Boat Parade. While my family does not own boats anymore, it is still a cherished tradition that I have passed onto my own children. It is a great excuse to bundle up the children in warm clothing, grab a couple thermos' of hot cocoa, pack the chairs, and head to the harbor for the magical boat parades. It is similar to going around the neighborhood looking at lights but instead the lights come to you!
Each boat is decorated in the years theme to vie for prizes in the various contest categories. Some enter the contests and some just enjoy a wonderful night out on the water with as many lights as they can fit on their vessel.
With music blaring Christmas Carols and well wishers yelling Merry Christmas, it is the perfect activity to put your family in the holiday mood.
For years, my family participated in the annual LA Harbor Afloat Parade and Newport Beach Boat Parade. While my family does not own boats anymore, it is still a cherished tradition that I have passed onto my own children. It is a great excuse to bundle up the children in warm clothing, grab a couple thermos' of hot cocoa, pack the chairs, and head to the harbor for the magical boat parades. It is similar to going around the neighborhood looking at lights but instead the lights come to you!
Each boat is decorated in the years theme to vie for prizes in the various contest categories. Some enter the contests and some just enjoy a wonderful night out on the water with as many lights as they can fit on their vessel.
With music blaring Christmas Carols and well wishers yelling Merry Christmas, it is the perfect activity to put your family in the holiday mood.
I haven't taken my son to any of these yet I think this year I really need to take him.
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