116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights

Watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This year’s parade will be held Wednesday through Sunday, December 18-22, 2024 and is once again hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.

We have a large parking lot that is in a great location to walk to Balboa Island, one of the best viewing points for the parade. Avoid some of the traffic – come early and grab a cocktail at our Fire & Lights Festival before you head over.

Learn more, see the parade route and viewing spots HERE.