Newport Beach's Annual Holiday Boat Parade on Newport Beach, CA

View beautifully decorated yachts, canoes, kayaks and other boats as they sail in the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. You???ll join over a million other viewers in what the New York Times has called ???one of the top ten holiday happenings in the nation.??? The entire harbor is a scene of holiday fun: the lighted boats set the beach aglow and holiday music fills the air. Many boats feature animated holiday-themed decorations or carolers in complete seasonal costumes. All of the boats make their festive way on a 14-mile course around the harbor, providing viewers with an unforgettable holiday experience. The Newport Christmas Boat Parade has been entertaining families for more than a century ??? it???s a tradition that grows in popularity with each year. The entire family will enjoy this annual event: it???s one of the most anticipated holiday happenings in Southern California, bestowing glad tidings and good cheer among all.

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