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Holiday magic back to the OC and celebrate being together again with our reimagined winter wonderland festival ,” said Katrina Carlson , executive producer of Winter Fest OC . “ This year , we ’ re bringing an all-new event with the most popular activities of Winter Fest OC and even more fun for kids and adults alike , including new ice attractions , performances , food and drinks , shopping , and much more . Plus , the immersive favorites from the last two years of our wildly successful Night of Lights OC production will be integrated into the new ‘ North Pole Journey ’ walkthrough experience .”
General admission tickets include the new “ North Pole Journey ” immersive walk-through experience , stage and strolling entertainment , nightly Holiday celebration , plus unique photo opportunities throughout Winter Fest OC . Other select attractions require an add-on ticket or reservation . Parking is $ 10 .
Visit WinterFestOC . com to see all pricing information , including season passes .
CORONA DEL MAR CHRISTMAS WALK RETURNS SUNDAY , DEC . 4
The Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk returns Sunday , Dec . 4 from 11 a . m . to 5 p . m .
This popular community event
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has been celebrating the merchants and restaurants of Corona del Mar for more than 40 years . Thousands of people are expected to descend on the sidewalks along Coast Highway to enjoy live entertainment by more than a dozen local bands , Santa Claus , beer and wine gardens , unique gifts , children ’ s activities , and merchant and restaurant promotions .
Christmas Walk exhibit spaces are still available . Become an exhibiting vendor on event day and promote your product or service . All business industries are showcased including arts and crafts , jewelry , business services , medical / health , and many others .
No community event can be successful without volunteers , including the Christmas Walk .
Volunteer shifts at the Christmas Walk are fun and a great way to meet new people while being a part of a dedicated team presenting the day ’ s activities . Various volunteer positions for all ages are available .
The Christmas Walk benefits the U . S . Marines Toys for Tots Program and is presented by the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce . Visit cdmchamber . com for more information .
BALBOA ISLAND HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DEC . 11
The 24th Annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour will
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be held on Sunday , Dec . 11 from 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . Tour eight tastefully decorated island homes and cottages at your leisure .
Tickets are $ 40 and available for purchase online at balboaislandnb . org . They will also be available at Balboa Island Museum , Crush Clothing and Sur Le Mer , all located on Marine Avenue on Balboa Island .
Tickets may also be purchased at Bliss Home Design in Corona del Mar , Blue Springs Home on 17th Street in Costa Mesa , and Seaside Gallery & Goods on Tustin Avenue in Newport Beach .
Will Call Tickets will be available to purchase and pick up at the Balboa Island Museum at 210 Marine Ave . starting at 9:30 a . m . on the day of the Home Tour .
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CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE DECEMBER 14-18
The 114th edition of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is expected to have more than 100 decorated boats of all sizes navigate their way around Newport Harbor beginning at 6:30 p . m . each night .
Parade participants will start from the east end of Lido Island and make their way along the shore of Balboa Peninsula past Marina Park and then across the harbor , around Balboa Island , and then along Coast Highway back to Lido Island .
The boat parade features a fireworks display from the Newport Pier at 6:15 p . m . on opening night and from the Balboa Pier at 9 p . m . on closing night .
Visit christmasboatparade . com for more information .
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