Christmas Boat Parade 2026
Event Details

See the 118th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade at Newport Sea Base.
Enjoy prime water’s edge seating at the Newport Sea Base for this spectacular holiday tradition! Bring the whole family to enjoy Orange County’s best holiday celebration! Private group opportunities are available.
- Seating begins at 7:00 pm with the parade visible at 8:37 pm.
- Sea Scout Ship 711 will be hosting a snack bar; items will be $2 - $5. CASH ONLY!
- Facility will open at 6:00 PM for all pre-registered guests; parking lot registrants will be allowed to park at 6:00 PM.
- Guests can bring water, but NO OUTSIDE FOOD ITEMS ARE ALLOWED DURING THE EVENT!!!
- Alchoholic beverages are available to adults age 21+ with VALID ID (2 drink limit) tickets will be sold at the registration page and in-person; GUESTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR OWN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES!!! Alcoholic drinks are to be consumed on site and not taken off-site!
- Children under 2 are free (unless they need their own seat)
- Limited parking available at $25 per vehicle at Newport Sea Base. Additional parking may be available along West Coast Highway and Avon lot parking - 166 Tustin Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662 (Free and metered parking available).
- Newport Sea Base is a SMOKE/VAPE FREE facility.
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Scenic Lawn View Tickets
- Section 1 (Yellow) - Lawn, 200 seats @ $12 - $14 each
Balcony View Tickets
- Section 2 (Blue) - Balcony Office, 24 seats @ $15 - $18 each
Private Group Reservatons
- Section 3 (Green) - Private Boat House Balcony, 20 people max @ $415
- Includes 20 chairs on private balcony, food and alcoholic beverages (with purchase) allowed
- Area reservation: 6PM-9:30PM
- Section 4 (Red) - Alfa- Charlie Private room w/ harbor facing balcony, 50 people max @ $825
- Includes entire indoor room, food and non-alcoholic beverages allowed, movable chairs and tables
- Room is not facing the harbor, balcony access is harbor facing with seating
- Room reservation: 6PM-9:30PM (except Wed 12/17 7PM start)
- Section 5 (Peach) - Foxtrot Private Room Downstairs, 40 people max @ $875
- Includes entire indoor room, food and alcoholic beverages (with purchase) allowed, movable chairs and tables
- Additional standing room at the Sea Wall
- Room reservation: 6PM-9:30PM
- Section 6 (Gold) - Yacht Private Room Upstairs, 40 people max @ $975
- Includes entire indoor room, food and alcoholic beverages (with purchase) allowed, movable chairs and tables
- Access to standing room at upper balcony
- Room reservation: 6PM-9:30PM
Guests 21 and over can purchase a ticket that includes alcoholic beverages. Limited tickets will also be available for purchase on site. Must be 21 or older with valid ID.
All proceeds benefit the youth serving programs of the Newport Sea Base.
Contact
When & Where
Wednesday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Wednesday 12-16-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Thursday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Thursday 12-17-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Friday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Friday 12-18-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Saturday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Saturday 12-19-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Sunday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Sunday 12-20-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Newport Sea Base
Wednesday 12-16-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Thursday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Thursday 12-17-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Friday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Friday 12-18-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Saturday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Saturday 12-19-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
Sunday Evening
Newport Sea Base
Sunday 12-20-2026
7:00 PM PT to 9:30 PM PT
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