DANA POINT HARBOR, California –September 2008
The 34th Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights sails into town on December 5 & 6, 12 & 13 at 7:30pm. The Dana Point Harbor Association is also excited to present additional NEW awards and CASH prizes, totaling over $5,000 for entered boats. The theme this year is “Santa’s Sealife Celebration”. Entry forms will be available online at www.danapointharbor.com in September. (949) 923-2255.
34th ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS-SANTA’S SEALIFE CELEBRATION
Friday, December 5th and Saturday December 6TH – 7:30pm
Friday, December 12th and Saturday December 13th -7:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY IN THE HARBOR
Friday, December 5th 4pm-7:30pm
The 34th Annual Boat Parade of Lights sails into the Harbor on December 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th at 7:30pm and promises to light up your holiday season. The theme this year is “SANTA’S SEALIFE CELEBRATION” which promises to bring out lots of creativity and festive boat decorations. Boaters from all around Orange County decorate their boats and vie for the awards of Judges Choice, Best Theme, Best Use of Lights, Best Animation, Most Colorful, Most Original, Best Sailboat, Best Powerboat and the Perpetual Trophy for the Yacht Club with the Most Entries. This year we are excited to present additional NEW awards and CASH prizes, totaling over $5,000! The boaters will try to outdo each other to win the prestigious awards and cash prizes. The parade starts out in front of the Jolly Roger and goes down each of the basins turns at the bridge and then goes down the jetty on the island side towards the Ocean Institute and baby beach. You can view the parade free from mostly anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations at one of our restaurants to view it from a cozy and warm spot. Costumed carolers will be singing throughout the area and the Dana Point Fine Arts will have an art show & sale dockside. Come on down and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Dana Point Harbor 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA.
Come down early and enjoy the festivities of “Holiday in the Harbor” on Friday, December 5th from 4pm-7:30pm. Santa will hear your Christmas wishes and is available for photos (bring your camera). The three areas of the Harbor, Dana Wharf, Mariner’s Village and Mariner’s Alley will all host holiday activities geared to families and kids of all ages. There are many fun activities planned, including photos with Santa, performances by various characters and holiday crafts and people painting. Activities start on the grass in front of Harpoon Henry’s located at 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor (and Dana Point Harbor Drive). The Dana Point Fine Arts will be hosting an Art Show & Sale dockside. The parking and events are FREE! For more info, call (949) 923-2255 or 496-2979 or visit us online www.danapointharbor.com.
Landlubbers can also participate in the parade! Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers boat rides so you too can experience the fun of actually riding on a boat and joining in the parade. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $15 for Children. Call and make your reservations at (949) 496-5794. For more information or a boat or sponsor entry form call our Harbor Info line at (949) 923-2255 or visit our website at www.danapointharbor.com.
