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2022 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2022

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.…

Experience The District Tustin’s Wonderfest Event Series this December!

By Greer Wylder

December 01, 2022

The District Tustin is kicking off a Dancing Light Show on Friday 12/2 in The AMC Courtyard. Free show every 30 minutes from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. nightly. Then you don’t want to miss the Wonderfest Events on Dec 3, 10 & 17th. The first “Family Christmas Party” event is this weekend and 100% of ticket sales will benefit Families Together Tustin*. Enjoy photos with Santa, family crafts & activities, a live DJ, stilt walkers, face painting & balloon artist, Mrs. Clause’s Book Corner, and shop the outdoor Merry Makers Holiday Village of family-owned gift shops. A limited supply of passes is…

The Bamboo Club Offers Holiday Movie Nights Throughout December!

By Greer Wylder

November 29, 2022

In the holiday spirit, Long Beach’s original tiki bar, The Bamboo Club is promoting ongoing holiday movie nights throughout the month of December! Offering fun for the whole family, every Wednesday and Sunday night leading up to Christmas, the neighborhood hotspot is showing movies on its massive 8’ x 12’ 4K LED screen TV in the outdoor tent for 7:30 p.m. showings in the winter wonderland, alongside festive cocktail specials, and, of course, access to the restaurant’s innovative full-service dinner menu of Hawaiian and Asian-inspired eats. Guests are encouraged to arrive early at 7 PM. Holiday Movie ScheduleDec. 4th Bad SantaDec. 7th ElfDec. 11th Home AloneDec. 14th National Lampoon's…

Tis the Season! Celebrate the Holidays with Casa Romantica

By Greer Wylder

November 28, 2022

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, Orange County’s major cultural institution, and arts destination, is making spirits bright this winter with holiday happenings for the whole family! Throughout November and December, Casa Romantica has activities for all ages to enjoy; from a seasonal movie screening, a magical illuminated trail, yearly tradition performances, themed kid’s activities, and more! Casa Romantica will offer a wide variety of festivities on its specially-decorated grounds all season long for family-friendly holiday cheer with a seaside view. For more information on Casa Romantica and its winter events, visit CasaRomantica.org.Casa Romantica’s year-round programming of over 120 events celebrates…

Celebrate the 32nd Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 23, 2022

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will kick off the holiday season with the 32nd Annual Lighting of the Bay opening night celebration featuring a full schedule of festivities on Friday, November 25 from 4-9 p.m. The resort’s nightly bay lighting will continue through New Year’s Day. On opening night enjoy live musical performances, stocking decorating, holiday photo booths, and more. Santa will take center stage at dusk as he flips the magic switch to illuminate the bay with more than fifty floating holiday decorations and Christmas trees. Once the bay is aglow, children will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with…