Seasonal & Holidays

Christmas Boat Parade In Newport Beach Sets Sail For Wednesday

The 114th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is kicking-off on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Here's what you need to know ahead of time.

The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is setting sail on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Orange County residents can be a part of the dazzling celebration.
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is setting sail on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Orange County residents can be a part of the dazzling celebration. (Visit Newport Beach Courtesy Photo)

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Are you looking for a free, festive celebration that only comes around just once a year? The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is setting sail on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Orange County residents can be a part of the dazzling celebration.

The event takes place at Marina Park and features an opening ceremony, bay front parade viewing and a holiday market in partnership with Creative Communal, the city said.

The holiday market will offer dozens of local makers serving up hand-crafted goods, as well as food vendors, entertainment and family-friendly activities.

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The start of the 114th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade takes place at Marina Park on Wednesday at 4 p.m., with fireworks at Newport Pier starting at 6:15 p.m.

Residents can expect the world-famous boat parade sailing by Marina Park at 6:30 p.m.

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