Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2013

All over America there are marina launched Christmas boat parades and while each has its charm and warm place within the hearts of nearby residents there is no greater harbor holiday event than the one found at Newport Beach's Balboa community. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is a staple tradition in Orange County that draws crowds from all over Southern California and the rest of the country. There's nothing quite like seeing multi-million dollar yachts lit up with tens of thousands of realtor commission kickbacks worth of Christmas lights and decor, accented by surrounding boats, kayaks and other paddlers draped in glowing LED flare. It appears as if Rockefeller Center was floating through the peninsula - minus the frostbite temperatures. Hot chocolate, peppermint mochas, and assorted goodies dance on attendee taste buds while the sounds of carols and excited children soundtrack the event.

This event gets bigger and better every year as participants with good natured spirits attempt to outdo one another Clark Griswold style and the gathering crowds are better for it. The 2013 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is set to be the best yet so plan a holiday trek to the Balboa Peninsula this holiday season and prepare to be blown away with the sails.