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Hosted
by The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, the boat
parade draws millions of people annually and has become a cherished tradition
for residents and visitors alike. For five consecutive nights, the parade
begins at approximately 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. at the tip of Lido
Isle. The parade opens with a sparkling fireworks display from the Newport
Pier at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 19. Closing out in the same spectacular fashion,
there will be special fireworks show from the Balboa Pier on the final
night of the parade at 9 p.m. on Dec. 23. Celebrity Grand Marshals will
be announced soon.
“The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is a holiday institution,” said Steve Rosansky, President and CEO of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. “From a lineup of special guests, to the two fireworks displays, and of course, the more than one million twinkling lights across our beautiful harbor, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is five unforgettable nights of festive fun.” The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade began at the turn of the century when John Scarpa, an Italian gondolier; and Joseph Beek, developer of Beacon Bay, the Balboa Ferry Line, and the principal force in the early development of Balboa Island, started the tradition of lighting boats in the harbor. Now in its 109th year, the largest harbor parade in California now features as many as 100 boats. The festively decorated yachts, dinghies and kayaks vie for the top prize in categories including Best Animation/Special Effects, Best Humor/Originality, Best Music, and Best Lights. Serving as the backdrop for the parade is the annual “Ring of Lights.” A marvel all its own, bayside homes and businesses surrounding the harbor display their Christmas spirit and compete for prizes for the best decorations. Spectators can enjoy the festivities from a variety of public viewing locations including numerous waterfront locations including numerous restaurants and the new 10.5-acre Marina Park. For more information about the 110th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, please visit www.ChristmasBoatParade.com. About
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