Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Five evenings of decorated boats and community waterfront viewing around Newport Harbor.

When · Pacific time

Wed, Dec 16
6:30 pm–9 pm

Where

Newport Harbor public viewing areas
Newport Harbor public shoreline, Newport Beach, CA
Orange County

Admission

Check public viewing and parking options. Cruises and dining packages are sold separately.

Before you go

Public gathering. Check accessibility, parking and pet policies with the organizer.

Please note: Organizer confirms 2026 dates. Final route, closing time and ancillary market details remain unannounced; lower-page 2025 programming is not projected.

Dates in our guide

December 16–20, approximately 6:30–9:00 pm nightly; check the current route for viewing times.. Dates announced by the source.

• Wed, Dec 16 · 6:30 pm–9 pmCalendar ↓
• Thu, Dec 17 · 6:30 pm–9 pmCalendar ↓
• Fri, Dec 18 · 6:30 pm–9 pmCalendar ↓
• Sat, Dec 19 · 6:30 pm–9 pmCalendar ↓
• Sun, Dec 20 · 6:30 pm–9 pmCalendar ↓

Sources & freshness

Checked 2026-09-13. Confirm last-minute changes before traveling.

• www.christmasboatparade.com ↗

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