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Marine Avenue came alive with floats, bands, dancers, and more as the 26th Annual Balboa Island Parade marched through town last weekend. This year’s theme was “Our Treasured Island,” inspiring adults, kids, and their furry companions to dress up in pirate garb and...

Marine Avenue will once again come alive with floats, bands, dancers, and more as the 26th Annual Balboa Island Parade returns next weekend. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on June 2 along the main road onto the island. The parade will also feature: Decorated golf carts, vintage...

From the Mariner’s Park community celebration and packed beaches to the Old Glory boat parade and fireworks over Newport Dunes, the Fourth of July was celebrated with style in Newport Beach. NB Indy photographer Lawrence Sherwin captured the boat parade and fireworks, while NB...

NOTE: Indy reporter Sara Hall compiled this look back at what made headlines in the NB Independent during 2017. This week, we cover July through December. (For part 1, click here) (click the first line of text in each brief to read the full, original story)   July ► Longtime...

The 109th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade sailed into its first of five nights on Wednesday in spectacular Southern California fashion. After a golden sunset gave way to a pleasant December evening of calm water and wind, fireworks that would rival Disneyland’s best announced...

Planning to watch the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 13-17 and wondering where to dine during the parade? We’ve got you covered. Nearly 100 elaborately-decorated boats will circumnavigate the perimeter of the harbor, cruising past a handful of waterfront restaurants...

More than one million spectators are expected to descend on Newport Beach over five evenings to watch decorated boats of all sizes parade around Newport Harbor. The annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returns Dec. 13 – 17 for the 109th time. The popular event is hosted by...

While other Orange County neighborhoods offer walk or drive through viewing of decorated holiday homes, Newport Beach offers another perspective: By boat. Waterfront homes on Balboa and Harbor islands, Balboa Peninsula and Bayside Drive are decked out in lights, color and...

December is here, and with it comes a virtual blizzard of holiday events that take place locally over the next few weeks. From Christmas tree lightings to community celebrations to millions of people viewing decorated boats on parade. And it’s all happening here in Newport Beach....

Hailed as the nation’s longest running lighted holiday boat parade, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade cruises into its 108th year of electrifying the Newport Beach Harbor during five consecutive nights, December 14-18. Drawing millions of visitors annually, the iconic...

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy It’s time to “Deck the Hulls” and watch the annual Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Harbor. Nearly 100 elaborately-decorated boats will circumnavigate the perimeter of the harbor, cruising past a handful of waterfront...

The 2016 soccer season opened with a 5-0 shutout for the U.S. Women’s National Team over the Republic of Ireland at at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Jan. 23. The team includes 2015 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Grand Marshals Christen Press (#12) and Amy Rodriguez...

Both boats and bay front homes alike shine bright during the holiday season. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade celebrates the floating festivals, while the Ring of Lights honors the lights on land. A side spectacle to the main event, the Ring of Lights home decorating...

  Throughout America there are signs of Christmas as early as October, but most of the country doesn’t get into the Christmas mood until Black Friday. But for residents and visitors to Newport Beach, Christmas truly began this week with the launch of the 107th annual Newport...

Comedic actress Leslie Mann and actor, songwriter and lead singer for the band Sugar Ray, Mark McGrath, have been named as the first ever Grand Marshals for the 106th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Mann and McGrath have both called Newport Beach home since their...

Celebrate America’s independence Newport-style with the Old Glory Boat Parade that starts at 1 p.m. off Collins Island. Sponsored by the American Legion, Nearly three dozen decorated boats try to outshine each other as they cruise the harbor and compete for trophies includi...

The 21st annual Balboa Island Parade kicked off the month of June on the Island on a bright, warm perfect day. This year’s theme, Star Spangled Islands, attracted over one hundred entrants ranging from vintage autos and army vehicles to school bands, local politicians,...