Yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes glow against the calm waves of the harbor as millions of guests watch.

Have your sights set on a different kind of Christmas parade? This year take to the high seas for a truly Californian Christmas experience, the Newport Beach Christmas Parade.

Prime yourself to ‘jingle on the waves’ all evening as you soak in the enchanting glow of extravagantly decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes all decked out in their holiday finest.

Visitor Tip: The Balboa Bay Club offers great bayside views of the parade.

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