51st Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights

Dana Point Harbor has celebrated the holidays on the water for over 50 years, and this year's "Harboritaville"-themed Boat Parade of Lights continues the tradition with decorated vessels of every size cruising the harbor after dark.

Families can watch for free from the harbor's boardwalk and parkscapes, or book a charter cruise for an up-close look at the illuminated boats as they pass.

With three nights of parades, there's flexibility to build the outing around nap schedules or a Friday-night dinner in the harbor beforehand.

📅 Dates & Times

Thursday through Saturday, December 11–13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. nightly.

📍 Venue

Dana Point Harbor

34571 Golden Lantern

Dana Point, CA 92629

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

Free to watch from the harbor's public boardwalk and parkscapes; charter cruise pricing varies by operator.

🍔 Food

Please check the website for more information.

🚙 Parking

Please check the website for more information.

🌐 Website Link

danapointharbor.com

🧭 Directions

Click on the "Google" map for directions.

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