MARINA DEL REY
HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE
RAIN or SHINE!
Join us for the 63rd Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Burton Chace Park | Event Schedule
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Voices of Christmas (roaming carolers)
- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Gourmet food truck fare, festive photo booth fun, kids art corner
- 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Drone Show *Subject to change based on weather or unforeseen circumstances.)
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Holiday Boat Parade
Attention Boaters: Restricted/Security Zone
(Main Channel)
- Date: Saturday, 12/13/25
- Time: 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm
- Areas: Main Channel – between Basins B + H
- NOTICE: During the Drone Show, no vessel may be in the Restricted/Security Zone. The best views of the drone show are from outside this restricted/security zone.
Visit mdrboatparade.org for more information.
Where are the best viewing spots in Marina del Rey to see the show?
Holiday Boat Parade – Viewing Map
You can view the drone show from nearly anywhere in Marina del Rey.
Where can I park in Marina del Rey?
Click on each link to view the lot address and get Google directions.
Note: Marina Lot 4 on Mindanao Way will be closed due to a new construction project.
How much are the parking rates?
How will traffic be at the event?
Due to the popularity of this event, expect heavy traffic delays on the roads surrounding the Marina del Rey area.
How do I get around Marina del Rey?
Alternate Transportation:
- The Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs along the Los Angeles County coastline, from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades to Torrance County Beach in Torrance. The bike trail runs through Marina del Rey from Dockweiler State Beach to Washington Boulevard near Venice Beach.
- Rideshare: Passengers using rideshare services, such as Lyft or Uber, should expect extended delays in service times due to heavy traffic in Marina del Rey. Rideshare drivers are cautioned against illegally stopping or parking to pick-up/drop-off passengers, as it poses a safety risk to both parties, as well as to other motorists and pedestrians.
Is the event rain or shine?
Will food be available at the event?
The Marina del Rey area boasts an exciting variety of restaurants, featuring an array of cuisines at different price points. Check out the Marina del Rey Dining Guide for a full list of restaurants and food establishments.
The event will also feature various gourmet food trucks. PRO TIP: Skip the line and order ahead on the Best Food Trucks website.
Do you have a Lost and Found?
What are the prohibited items at the event?
- Weapons of any kind
- Cigarettes, vapes
- Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia
- Medical or recreational use marijuana
- Alcohol
- Aerosol cans or sprays
- Fireworks, sparklers, or incendiary devices
- Tents, canopies, umbrellas of any kind
- Video recording equipment
- Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, large zoom lenses, and/or commercial-use camera assemblies)
- Drones
- Audio recording equipment
- Focused-light devices, including laser pointers
- Items intended for sale/promotion
- Any item that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and goods
