# 51st Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights & Harbor Light Display

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Dec 11 – Dec 13 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Where: Dana Point Harbor, 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
- Ages: All ages (pedestrian harbor walkways, picnic grass parks, and calm waterside docks)
- Price: Free public shore viewing throughout the harbor; free parking with courtesy shuttles.
- Organizer: Dana Point Harbor Partners
- Official page: https://danapointharbor.com/events/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Dana Point Harbor celebrates the 51st Annual Boat Parade of Lights with the 2026 theme 'Harboritaville', paying whimsical tropical holiday homage. Across three nights in mid-December, dozens of decorated powerboats, sailboats, and harbor vessels glide around the harbor basin in vibrant neon lights and animated island themes. What makes Dana Point especially family-friendly is that its harbor-wide lighting display—featuring over 700,000 LED lights—illuminates the entire harbor every night from mid-November through mid-January. Families can walk the waterfront boardwalk, take photos beneath the giant lighted 'MERRY KISS ME' arch and illuminated 100-foot whale sculpture, and enjoy treats at harbor eateries.

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