San Pedro's Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 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.

Viewing Los Angeles Boat Parade

The parade starts at East Basin near Banning’s Landing Community Center in Wilmington. It takes approximately 90 minutes to cover the entire parade route up the Port’s Main Channel in San Pedro. Viewing locations are in San Pedro unless otherwise noted:

• Banning’s Landing Community Center, Wilmington
• California Yacht Marina at Berth 202, Wilmington
• California Cafe, 720 Peninsula Rd. in Wilmington
• Cruise Ship Promenade at Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street
• The Fanfare Fountain & Gateway Plaza
• Los Angeles Maritime Museum at 600 Sampson Way
• West Harbor (old Port O’ Call Village) at 1100 Nagoya Way
• S.S. Lane Victory, 22nd Street Landing at 141 W. 22nd Street
• Cabrillo Way Marina at 2293 Miner St.
• California Yacht Marina-Cabrillo Marina at 224 Whaler’s Walk

Boat parade categories: Theme, Children’s Choice, and Grand Marshal’s Award. Perpetual Trophy is awarded to the club/marina with the most entries.

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

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.