Boat Parades in Los Angeles

Information about boat parades in the greater Los Angeles area and other parts of Southern California

Marina del Rey Boat Parade
The first Marina del Rey Boat Parade took place in 1963, and at that time there were only 100 boats in the Marina and very few buildings. Twenty of those 100 boats participated in the boat parade that year.

Los Angeles Harbor Boat Parade
The Annual Los Angeles Harbor Boat Parade usually takes place in early December, it takes about 90 minutes to view all of the boats passing by. The boat parade route begins in the East Basin, near Banning's Landing Community center in Wilmington, and it proceeds down the main channel. For more information check the Port of Los Angeles Press Releases Web page near the end of November.

Naples Islands Holiday Boat Parade
Annual Holiday parade through the Naples area of Long Beach. The 62nd Annual Naples Boat Parade took place on December 13, 2008.

Newport Harbor Boat Parade
Annual Christmas boat parade presented by the Newport beach Chamber of Commerce every December. The 101st Annual New Port Beach Christmas Boat Parade took place December 16020, 2009. Two of the best spots to view the parade are Burton Chase Park and Fisherman's Village.

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