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formances , fire dancers , stocking and ornament decorating , a holiday photo booth and other activities .

Santa will take center stage at 4 p . m . during the Lighting of the Bay ceremony as he flips the magic switch to illuminate the bay with more than fifty floating holiday decorations and Christmas trees , marking the “ official ” start to the holiday season .

The community can also sip hot cocoa and cider while watching an outdoor screening of a holiday movie to wrap up the evening .

The ice rink opens at 12 p . m . Festive food and beverages will be available for purchase , with food trucks and a full bar opening at 2 p . m . The Lighting of the Bay continues each evening at dusk through New Year ’ s Day .

The Fire & Ice Festival features dazzling fire dancers on Friday and Saturday evenings . Cozy up in the Igloo Cocktail Bar , serving both hot toddies and cool drinks , while taking in the festive atmosphere Wednesday through Sunday . Along the shore , fire pits will be ablaze , offering a magical setting for roasting s ’ mores ( with convenient kits available ). Explore the holiday-themed Inflatable Garden , and enjoy outdoor screenings of holiday movies on the beach .

The waterfront ice rink will be open daily from November 24 to January

Lighting of the Bay ; Photo by Chris Trela

1 . Skaters will enjoy marina views , and during the evening as the bay is illuminated , the rink transforms into a winter wonderland with a backdrop of twinkling lights .

The ice rink is suitable for ages 3 and above , and skating aids will be available for rent to ensure a seamless experience for all skill levels .

Skating prices are $ 25 during peak hours and $ 20 during off-peak hours , per person , for a 90-minute session which includes skate rental . Advance bookings are available online at

https :// www . newportdunes . com / iceskating-rink .

Newport Dunes is also bringing back its Christmas Tree Lot , open daily November 24 through December 21 from 10 a . m . to 9 p . m . Select a fresh hand-picked pine from Salem , Oregon while taking in the festive holiday scene .

On Saturday and Sundays from 9 a . m . to 5 p . m ., cocktails and food will be available from Moe B ’ s Munchies beachfront grill for family picnics .

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

is located at 1131 Back Bay Dr . The Lighting of the Bay is free for the public to enjoy ; skating and s ’ mores kits are additional .

On-site parking is available at the following rates : 0 to 30 minutes : FREE ; 30 minutes to 2 hours : $ 10 ; 2 to 5 hours : $ 15 ; 5 to 8 hours : $ 20 ; 8 to 24 hours : $ 25 .

To stay updated on event information for the inaugural Fire & Ice Festival visit https :// www . newportdunes . com / fire-and-ice-festival . tour 8 homes

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