{"id":32045,"date":"2025-12-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=32045"},"modified":"2025-10-29T15:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T22:20:06","slug":"iconic-newport-beach-christmas-boat-parade-returns-this-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/tourism\/iconic-newport-beach-christmas-boat-parade-returns-this-december","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Returns this December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The holiday season in Southern California is set to sparkle brighter than ever as the <strong>117th Annual <a href=\"https:\/\/visitnewportbeach.com\/events\/newport-beach-christmas-boat-parade\/\">Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade<\/a><\/strong> makes its grand return from <strong>December 17 to 21, 2025<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, \u201cMagical Nights of Lights,\u201d promises to transform Newport Harbor into a winter wonderland, bringing festive cheer to one of the region\u2019s favorite coastal communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32047 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151639\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo credit: Visit Newport Beach<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each evening, the harbor will come alive as lavishly decorated yachts, sailboats, and electric vessels glide along the 14-mile parade route. The new <strong>Battle of the Bay<\/strong> competition will add a spirited twist, as boat owners vie for top honors with their dazzling displays of light and creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parade-goers can enjoy the spectacle from nearly 50 public viewing spots along the waterfront, enhanced by live music, floating activations, and two nightly drone shows that will illuminate the sky with holiday magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32048 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151651\/Best-Boat-under-30ft-3-The-Rose-Maria-2-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebration begins on <strong>December 17 at Marina Park<\/strong>, Newport Beach\u2019s largest public viewing area. The kickoff event will feature a festive <strong>Holiday Market<\/strong>, live entertainment, and fireworks over the harbor, all free for the community to enjoy. The festivities don\u2019t end when the boats dock; Newport Beach\u2019s <strong>\u201c50 Days of Festive Fun\u201d<\/strong> continues throughout the season with citywide shopping, dining, and holiday events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can also take in the <strong>Ring of Lights<\/strong> home d\u00e9cor competition, where waterfront residences compete for top honors with stunning light displays that mirror the grandeur of the parade itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32049 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151657\/Best-Use-of-Lights-3rd-Place-53-The-Good-Seamaritan-Credit-BleuCottonPhoto.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the festivities, Newport Beach invites visitors to experience its signature blend of coastal elegance and laid-back charm. With ten miles of pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and award-winning dining the city offers a perfect winter escape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32050 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151705\/Five_Crowns-0081.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding to the excitement, the <strong>Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel<\/strong> reopens on <strong>November 1, 2025<\/strong>, after a full transformation. This 25-room boutique retreat captures the nostalgic spirit of local surf culture while infusing it with elevated, contemporary coastal style, making it the season\u2019s most anticipated hotel debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32051 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29151710\/LIDO-Santas_Boat_Arrival-0025-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From glowing yachts to glittering homes, Newport Beach\u2019s \u201cMagical Nights of Lights\u201d will once again prove why this seaside celebration is one of California\u2019s most treasured holiday traditions, where every night on the bay becomes a little more magical. 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