12 newportbeachindy . com DECEMBER 22 , 2023
Photos of the 2023 Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights
By NB Indy The Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returned to Newport Harbor December 13 through 17 . Dozens of decorated boats paraded around Newport Harbor on Wednesday , December 13 , the first night of the parade .
Newport Beach Indy photographer Lawrence Sherwin was there to capture photos of some of the dazzling boats , while NB Indy photographer Jim Collins was at Marina Park for the parade kickoff event . NB Indy editor strolled around Balboa Island capturing photos of the Ring of Lights home decorating contest winners .
Decorated home on Balboa Island . Photo by Chris Trela
Shirley Pepys ’ home (“ The Penguin House ”) on Balboa Island is a perennial Ring of Lights winner . Photo by Chris Trela
2024 Mayor Will O ’ Neil , Newport Beach 2022 Citizen of the Year and Chamber of Commerce Commodore , David Beek and Santa Claus at the Marina Park kickoff event for the Christmas Boat Parade . Photo by Jim Collins
Photos top to bottom : Yacht in the 2023 Christmas Boat Parade / photo by Lawrence Sherwin