Saturday, December 2, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Pre-parade events begin
at 4 p.m. at Banning's Landing Community Center in Wilmington.
100 E. Water
Wilmington, CA
(310) 549-8111
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The annual boat parade has celebrated 50
years of festive light displays, delight Los
Angeles and its visitors. Head to the waterfront for
the Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade
in the Port of Los Angeles Main Channel.
Officials and community leaders are judges
or passengers on approximately 50 parade
boats that include vessels of all shapes and
sizes. Powerboats, sailboats, tall ships and
harbor working craft are all taking part in
the parade sponsored by the Port of Los
Angeles
Parade route
6-6:30 p.m. START at E. Basin proceeding up Cerritos Channel, past
Wilmington Marinas
6:15-7 p.m. Banning's Landing (Judges Station, TV Broadcast) proceeding
down Main Channel towards Vincent Thomas Bridge
6:45-7:30 p.m. Cruise Ship Plaza, Battleship Iowa (Judges Station), LA
Maritime Museum, Port Police Dock proceeding towards West Harbor
(formerly Ports O' Call)
7-8 p.m. West Harbor Viewing Areas
7:45-8:15 p.m. Warehouse 1, SS Lane Victory
8-8:30 p.m. Cabrillo Marinas (Judges Station, filming), 22nd Landing,
END
Usual Parade route view spots
Starts at East Basin near Banning's Landing Community Center in Wilmington
and takes approximately 90 minutes to cover
the entire parade route up the Port's Main
Channel. Several viewing points along the
Main Channel, include the Banning's Landing
Community Center, 100 E. Water Street,
Wilmington; the Los Angeles Maritime Museum,
600 Sampson Way, San Pedro; West Harbor, 1100 Nagoya Way, San Pedro; the
Cruise Ship Promenade at Harbor Boulevard
and Swinford Street in San Pedro; 22nd
Street Landing, 141 W. 22nd Street, San
Pedro; and Cabrillo Marina, 200 Whaler's
Walk, San Pedro.
Boat parade categories: Theme, Traditional,
Humorous, Holiday Spirit, Best Animation,
Commercial, Most Patriotic, Most Original,
Children's Choice, Judge's Choice, and Grand
Marshal's Award. Yacht Clubs will be vying
for the coveted Perpetual Trophy, awarded to
the club with the most entries.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.