Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade 2026
2026-12-06 01:00 - 04:00 UTC | Marina del Rey, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
The Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade transforms Southern California's largest small craft harbor into a floating light show each December, one of the most accessible holiday spectacles in the Los Angeles area. Decorated vessels of all sizes — sailboats, powerboats, kayaks, and everything in between — parade through the marina's channels after dark in a tradition that has marked the holiday season at Marina del Rey for decades.

The parade is visible from multiple public vantage points throughout the marina: Fisherman's Village, the south jetty, the waterfront restaurants along Admiralty Way, and the various public docks and access points throughout the harbor. The marina's residential community lines balconies and docks to watch the boats pass, and the waterfront restaurants fill with diners who position themselves for parade views.

Participating boats compete for trophies in categories by vessel size and decoration theme — the competition encourages increasingly elaborate displays each year, and repeat participants build on prior years' designs. The judging stand is typically near Fisherman's Village, where the parade passes close enough to the shore for detailed decoration evaluation.

Marina del Rey is located in Los Angeles County west of Venice, accessible from Lincoln Boulevard and Via Marina. Parking throughout the marina area; Fisherman's Village has dedicated public parking. Free to spectate from public areas. The parade date falls typically in the second Saturday of December — check the Marina del Rey Business and Visitors Bureau for the confirmed 2026 date.
