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Holiday Hideout Speakeasy Debuts at VEA Newport Beach
12.09.22
VEA Newport Beach will transform Members—one of its intimate event spaces—into a fully decked-out Holiday Hideout Speakeasy during the month of December.
Toast to the season with aptly themed appetizers and specialty cocktails, plus plenty of wintry wonderland photo ops. For $65 per person (inclusive of 18% gratuity and tax), guests will receive a selection of savory and sweet treats, including Parmesan Arancini, Triple Cheese Fondue, and Holiday Truffles & Macaroons, plus two cocktails.
Additional drinks may be purchased for an extra charge. Cheery cocktails include “Santa’s Little Helper” made with Braulio, Green Chartreuse, and hot cocoa, and the “Mariah Carey High Note” featuring Tanqueray Gin, Grey Goose Vanilla, cranberry, blood orange puree, lime, and ginger beer. The full menu can be viewed here.
Tickets must be purchased in advance to reserve a time slot on OpenTable. VEA’s Holiday Hideout is open on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 – 11 p.m. starting December 8th until December 31st.
900 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.
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2022 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
12.08.22
As the 114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade moves its way through the Newport Harbor this December, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Committee, with the leadership of The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, will continue with its parade route starting and ending point at Tip of Lido Isle. The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night from December 14 – 18, 2022.
On the opening night of the parade on Wednesday, December 14 at approximately 6:15 pm, a special opening fireworks display will take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade. Then, on the final night of the parade, Sunday, December 18, a special fireworks display will close out the parade from the Balboa Pier. Beginning at approximately 9:00 pm, the fireworks will be visible from all around the harbor.
Parade participants will start from the east end of Lido Island following the celebrated route, with the first public viewing destination at the 10.5-acre Marina Park. The community park offers 177 parking spaces, a nautical-themed playground, a picnic area and a sailing center, and is also the largest public viewing area along the parade route, creating an optimal location to gather and enjoy the festivities.
Optimal viewing of the beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes sail in the parade from the Dine & Watch waterfront and Dine & Walk dining options within walking distance of the many public viewing spots.
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