Christmas Boat Parades in Los Angeles and Orange Counties

Naples Christmas Boat Parade - Long Beach
When: Saturday, December 19, 2009. Small boats start at 6 pm from the 2nd Street Bridge, large boats start at 6:30 pm near Alamitos Bay Yacht Club.
Viewing Locations:
From the bridges and along the canals around Naples Island you see the small boat parade.
From the 2nd Street Bridge and along Alamitos Bay Marina you can also see the larger vessels that don't fit in the canals.
Parking: Mothers' Beach lot off Appian Way, marine lots east of Davis Bridge, Marine Stadium, and 54th & Bayshore. Naples Bayside Academy (5537 The Toledo) offers parking for a donation of $10.
Note: The houses around Naples Island put on one of the best displays of Christmas and Hanukkah lights in Southern California. Plan to get there plenty early to stroll around the island before the parade.
Info: www.naplesca.org