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SUMMARY:Dana Point Harbor Sets Holiday Lineup Featuring 51st Anniversary of Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:More than 700\,000 lights\, decorated boats\, holiday cruises\, and waterfront events will fill Dana Point Harbor from November ’26 through early January ’27. \nBy The Log Staff \nDANA POINT — Dana Point Harbor will light up for the holidays beginning Nov. 12 as Happy Harbor Days returns with more than 700\,000 LED lights\, waterfront activities\, holiday cruises\, and the 51st annual Boat Parade of Lights. \nThe seasonal displays will remain in place through Jan. 10 and include an illuminated whale\, glowing 60-foot palm trees\, the #HappyHarborDays installation\, and the Merry Kiss Me arch. \nFor boaters\, the centerpiece of the season arrives from Dec. 11 though 13\, with the return of the 51st annual Boat Parade of Lights. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night\, decorated vessels will make their way through the harbor under this year’s “Harboritaville” theme\, combining holiday decorations with tropical flair. \nParticipating boaters will compete for more than $10\,000 in cash prizes provided by Dana Point Harbor Partners\, with awards including Best Use of Theme\, People’s Choice\, Supervisor’s Cup and Mayor’s Cup. \nSpectators can watch from locations around the harbor or head onto the water aboard one of several cruises scheduled throughout the holiday season. \nDana Point Harbor Holiday Calendar \nNov. 12 through Jan. 10 — Happy Harbor Days Light Displays: More than 700\,000 LED lights will illuminate Dana Point Harbor throughout the season\, including the harbor’s illuminated whale\, lighted palm trees\, and other holiday installations. \nDec. 4\, 5\, 18 & 19 — Harbor Holiday Cruises: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching will offer evening cruises from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. featuring views of the harbor’s holiday lights and live music. \nDec. 5 & 6 — Boat Rides with Santa: Santa will head onto the water aboard the Dana Pride from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The approximately 20-minute cruises include opportunities for holiday photos\, with proceeds benefiting Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay. \nDec. 11 though 13 — 51st Annual Boat Parade of Lights: The “Harboritaville”-themed parade begins at 6:30 p.m. each night\, with decorated boats competing for more than $10\,000 in prizes. Spectators can watch from the harbor’s island\, boardwalk and other waterfront viewing areas. \nDec. 11 though 13 — Captain Dave’s Boat Parade Cruises: Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari will offer cruises from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.\, allowing passengers to join the parade aboard vessels with music\, drinks\, plus open-air and enclosed viewing areas\,. \nDec. 11 though 13 — Dana Wharf Boat Parade Cruises: Dana Wharf will offer parade cruises from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. aboard a decorated vessel with holiday music\, a cash bar\, and views of participating boats. \nDec. 12 & 13 — Santa Paws: Holiday pet photos with Santa and the harbor’s VW Bus will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. near the Richard Henry Dana Jr. statue. Photos are available for a $15 donation benefiting the Pet Project Foundation. \nDec. 19 — Holiday Market: More than 55 vendors will gather on the harbor’s island from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a waterfront market featuring holiday shopping\, live music and children’s crafts. \nDec. 20 & 27 — Holiday Wine Cruises: Dana Wharf will offer 90-minute cruises aboard the Dana Pride from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.\, featuring four wine tastings\, paired snacks and live music. \nHappening Throughout the Season \nWednesdays — Certified Farmers Market: The weekly market takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the first level of the Dana Point Harbor Parking Structure\, with local produce\, artisan goods\, and seasonal products. \nSelect Thursdays — Harbor After Dark\, Holiday Edition: The new holiday night market will run from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with local vendors and rotating food trucks. The market will also take place during the Boat Parade of Lights on Dec. 11\, 12 and 13. \nHappy Harbor Days continue through Jan. 10. Four hours of free public parking is available daily at the Dana Point Harbor Parking Structure. Additional event information and schedule updates are available through Dana Point Harbor.
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