Boat Parade of Lights

Join the Dana Point Harbor for the 48th Annual Boat Parade of Lights taking place December 8, 9 & 10 at 6:30pm with a "Candyland" theme. Boaters will decorate their vessels to the theme of the parade, for a chance to win up to $10,000 in cash prizes across several award categories, courtesy of Dana Point Harbor Partners. 

Award categories include Best Use of Theme, People's Choice, Supervisor's Cup, Mayor's Cup, and much more. Boaters can sign up at The Marina at Dana Point office. 

Throughout the Boat of Parade of Lights, the City of Dana Point's Jolly Trolley will run from 5:00-10:30pm on December 8 - 10. Click here to view the trolley routes.  

Locals and visitors alike can look forward to lighting installations such as the giant whale sculpture and the "Merry Kiss Me" arch, along with holiday-themed photo opportunities, visits with Santa, and more.