King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade
Spectators can watch festively decorated boats parade through the harbor with dazzling light displays. The event brings community spirit to the water to celebrate the holiday season.
What to Expect
Festively decorated boats light up the harbor with a USA salute theme.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
King Harbor
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
King Harbor Yacht Club
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday-season visitors
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Head to Moonstone Park or Mole D along the Splash Wall to watch, since these are the best viewing spots for the parade.
- Don't plan to watch from King Harbor Yacht Club, because the club is not open to the public for the parade.
- Come earlier in the afternoon to catch the Paddle Craft Parade, which goes out on the water before the lighted Holiday Boat Parade.
- Put on an ugly sweater and join the Ugly Sweater Paddle Parade if you'd rather be out on the water than watching from shore.
- Register your boat, or sign up to decorate someone else's, if you want to help light up the harbor yourself this year.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year's theme is "Celebrating 250 Years – USA Salute!"
- Paddle Craft Parade on the water ahead of the Holiday Boat Parade.
- Ugly Sweater Paddle Parade for paddlers who want to join in.
- Concert on the Pier on parade day.
- Community Viewing Party and Redondo Pier activities on parade day.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best spots to watch?
Moonstone Park and Mole D along the Splash Wall are the best viewing spots.
Can I watch from King Harbor Yacht Club?
No. The yacht club is not open to the public for the parade.
How can I put my boat in the parade?
Register your boat through the parade's website. You can also sign up to decorate someone else's boat.
Can paddlers take part?
Yes. A Paddle Craft Parade goes out ahead of the Holiday Boat Parade, and there's also an Ugly Sweater Paddle Parade.
What's this year's theme?
This year's parade is "Celebrating 250 Years – USA Salute!"
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