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Boat Parade Lights Up Newport Harbor

The 105th annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade continues every night through Sunday.

The 105 edition of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade set sail Wednesday night to the delight of thousands of spectators who lined Newport Harbor to watch the holiday spectacle.

Boat Parade Schedule

  • Dec. 18-22 - 6:30 p.m. – Boats begin to parade around the 14-mile stretch of the Newport Harbor
  • 9 p.m. – Parade concludes 
  • 12/22 at approximately 9 p.m., a fireworks show will be visible throughout the Harbor
The parade can be viewed for free from public waterfront areas on the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island, as well as from several waterfront establishments along the route. Check the boat parade website for viewing information.

Did you attend opening night of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade? Tell us about it in the comments.

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