Newport Boat Parade

One of the blessings of living near the beach: the Christmas boat parade in Newport Beach.  This was incredible and probably my most favorite activity of the Christmas season.  People spend thousands of dollars decorating their boats and then drive them parade-style through the harbor.  Some of the boats had live bands and swing dancers.  We sat in a park area near the end of the route, before the boats turned around.  This was also the choice spot of the booze cruise boats. I wish we had a better camera to document the awesomeness, but these will have to do: