Experience a holiday tradition that many who call Newport Beach home enjoy every year. The 114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights is coming soon. The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts this event. Come to the harbor to see beautifully decorated canoes, kayaks, boats, and yachts. This year, the parade will take place Wednesday through Sunday, December 14-18, 2022. You can view the parade from almost any location on the shore free of cost starting at about 6:30 p.m. each evening.

Expect thousands of people to view the parade every evening. For this reason, please leave your Newport Beach real estate early to allow extra time for travel. All city parking lots will be open and available during the parade to accommodate everyone coming out for the spectacle. In addition to the boats sailing through the parade route, there will also be many homes that are decorated along the coast. You can get the best glimpse of the homes if you choose to view the parade from one of the yacht charter companies in the area.

Another option is to watch the parade while having dinner. There are several viewing restaurants available. Just a few possibilities include The Lighthouse Bayview Cafe, Newport Landing Restaurant, Louie’s by the Bay, The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar, Lido Bottle Works, and Harborside Restaurant. You can also dine and walk. Get some food and then have a picnic by the shore. Consider stopping by 21 Oceanfront, SOL Mexican Cocina, Bayside Restaurant, Woody’s Diner, Sapori Ristorante, or The Porch. There are many possibilities to make an evening to remember this holiday season. Bring your whole family or meet up with friends along the route. Everyone who calls Newport Beach home is invited to learn more about this event and plan a memorable evening here