Dec, 2012 ellis island ii, a 34foot sailboat, took home the top prize in the best overall category at the 50th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade. Our goal is to maintain an openair, farmers market where the community can purchase foods and related essentials. Sponsorship opportunities the marina del rey holiday boat parade is las favorite holiday event on the water. Sailboats join power boats and yachts during the marina del rey holiday boat parade. Celebrating its 55th year, the boat parade is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors.
The 54th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade december 10th 2016 grand marshal. The annual marina del rey holiday boat parade will be held on saturday evening. Its a very exciting time at the marina del rey historical society as we not only begin a new year, but start our third decade in the preservation of the marinas history. Experience marina del rey through these shared adventures. Joint commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organizations commitment to meeting certain performance standards. The biggest crowds by far to watch the parade are in burton chase park. The annual marinafest and discover marina del rey events are your opportunity to. Find marina del reys fun and vibrant annual events that range from free outdoor concerts that get you moving to jawdropping fireworks displays. Fantaseas three large yachts are ideal locations for corporate meetings, celebrations, weddings, and all special events for groups of 50300. Dec 11, 2016 naturally, frosty the snowman is on board a boat during the parade. Marina del rey hospital is accredited by the joint commission.
Welcome to the website for the community of marina del rey. We are in the process of building out the galleries, scanning our huge collection of print artifacts and photos to share, for research, and for online purchase. Many enjoy the festivities from popular viewing spots like fishermans village or burton chace park, while others enjoy the view of the parade from a water front restaurant, their balcony at home or from the comfort of their hotel room. Major annual events and acitivities visit marina del rey. Come for the specials, stay for the music from 1 to 4 pm and then the christmas boat parade at 6pm. Marina del rey historical society collect and preserve. Waters edge at marina harbor is a luxury apartment community in marina del rey with spacious floor plans and a mix of luxury, comfort, and. See more ideas about marina del rey, history and looking back. The saturday evening parade will run between 6 and 8 p. Approximately 25,000 people view the marina del rey boat parade each year.
Winners 2019 maria del rey holiday boat parade marina del rey. Santa monica windjammers yacht club smwyc 589 mindanao way, marina del rey, ca 90292 please join awards ceremony. Awardwinning journalist carol costello is the grand marshal of the 55th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade. Fantasea yachts is a familyowned and operated business established in 1980 and a premier yacht charter and special event company in marina del rey. On this page, we will post information about ongoing and past planning efforts within the marina and. So, this saturday, december 9th, gather up your kids, friends and heck, even your favorite coworkersand head down to burton chace park for the special snow wonder extravaganza, followed by the alwaysamazing 55 th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade. Judging will take place at various locations throughout the parade route. The south turn will be parallel to pacific avenue in marina del rey and the jetty bridge in playa del rey. Olympic volleyball legend is grand marshal for golden parade. The annual marinafest and discover marina del rey events are your opportunity to discover all that las marina has to offer. Marina del rey educator honored as teacher of the year. It is a great place to plan a family or holiday party viewing event. Mark your calendar for marina del reys summer concerts, boat shows, and other annual events. Marina del rey history photo exhibit is open to the public an ongoing photo exhibit of marina del reys history is on display at the marina del rey historical society gallery.
Excited crowds packed the shoreline at burton chace park and just about anywhere with a clear view of the marinas main channel on saturday to watch the 54th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade, a festival of lights powered by more than 60 vessels decked with holiday cheer. Marina del rey 5oth year holiday boat parade the argonaut. The parade route circles the main marina channel and you couldnt have a better seat. This is my home video of the fireworks and boat parade in marina del rey on december 12, 2015.
Holiday events in marina del rey visit marina del rey. It has the capacity for 5,300 boats and is home port to approximately 6,500 boats. Ellis island ii, a 34foot sailboat owned by peter ellis, with the theme golden christmas dreams, was chosen as the best overall winner at the 50th annual marina del. Dec 06, 2012 olympic volleyball legend is grand marshal for golden parade. Marina holiday boat parade winners the argonaut newsweekly. Dec 17, 2012 marina del rey 50th anniversary christmas boat parade 2012 this years theme is solid gold, and the night christmas boat lights parade certainly lives up to its theme. Fireworks will be set off just beyond the south turn of the parade from the jetty on the playa del rey side. Burton chace park is one of the most popular outdoor viewing spots. The argonaut newspaper december 12, 2019 by times media. Dec 15, 2005 the winners in the various categories of the marina del rey holiday boat parade saturday, december 10th, were. Dec 10, 2017 the marina del rey holiday boat parade is las favorite holiday event on the water. Marina del rey holiday boat parade visit marina del rey. If the consumer wins, the attorneys fee is a percentage of the final award or.
Marina del rey 52nd boat parade live from marina del rey for more information about this event please visit. Winners will be awarded their prizes at our awards. Thursday dec 10 2015 mpp john gerretsen, ontarios minister of the environment, presented the gold clean marine award to marina del rey at the ontario marina operators association convention in kingston ont. It is that time of year when we get excited about the upcoming boat parade. The marina del rey holiday boat parade is las favorite holiday event on the water. The parade boats will circle the marina main channel several times.
Beside the fun and excitement, we have 16 trophies to award you for your efforts. The polar express, inspired by the childrens book and the tom hanks movie version, is weeks in the making. Kelly king president, marina del rey holiday boat parade. Marina del rey 50th anniversary christmas boat parade 2012 this years theme is solid gold, and the night christmas boat lights parade certainly lives up to its theme. The festivites on saturday for the 50th annual marina del rey boat parade kicked off with fireworks, followed by hundreds of boats parading around the harbor. Dec, 2014 marina del rey 52nd boat parade live from marina del rey for more information about this event please visit. Fireworks site is on the jetty near the entrance of the main channel. A floating mariachi party and a pole dancer make it an animated holiday out on the water.
Our huge marina front property hosts spectacular events, themed parties and unforgettable cruises. Mar 01, 2017 deputy nichol, of marina del rey sheriffs station, describes his love of the water and passion for his job as a boat deputy. Add in a sunset over the sea and a fireworks show to kick off the festivities and we really ramp up the opportunities to make some memorable photographs. The marina del rey holiday boat parade will mark its 50th year with a solid gold christmas saturday, dec. Marina del rey hotel is putting the free back in freedom this fourth of july, with complimentary access to celebrations all day long for hotel and nonhotel guests alike. Dec 14, 2016 a floating mariachi party and a pole dancer make it an animated holiday out on the water. Burton chace park 650 mindanao way, marina del rey, ca 90292. The best viewing location is the channel next to playa del rey. Celebrating the 58th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade. Join us june 20 and 21,2020, for a wonderful day at burton chace park. Marina del reys first christmas boat parade was in 1963.
The winter holiday festivities are already zooming into marina del rey and trust us, you dont want to miss a second of the festivities. Marina del rey use to run races, and he has been part of the. We specialize in boat covers, marine canvas, all aspects of marine interiors and upholstery. Dec 11, 2016 the 54th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade december 10th 2016 grand marshal. All boats will begin circling the main channel of the marina at 6.
Burton chace park is the place to be for festive fun, including nightly christmas lights throughout december, as well as the snow wonder festival and holiday boat parade. Oscars boat covers is located in marina del rey, california, and has been serving south bay boaters since 1966. Tickets 9th caribbean international boat show prticket. Hobgood marina del rey marina lease approvals lack. Many enjoy the festivities from popular viewing spots like fishermans village or burton chace park, while others enjoy the view of the parade from a water front restaurant, their balcony at. Marina del reys the marina is the worlds largest manmade small craft harbor with 19 marinas. It was sponsored by the marina del rey pioneer skippers, inc. The winners in the various categories of the marina del rey holiday boat parade saturday, december 10th, were. Ellis island ii, a 34foot sailboat, took home the top prize in the best overall category at the 50th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade. Marina del rey events, concerts, fireworks event calendar. I was ster maddux, pat sleeper, tech companies and national.
Marina del rey holiday boat parade parade schedule. Judging and prizes marina del rey holiday boat parade. The marina del rey historical society book fair fundraiser is now open. Ellis island ii, a 34foot sailboat owned by peter ellis, with the theme golden christmas dreams, was chosen as the best overall winner at the 50th annual marina del rey holiday boat parade dec. Naturally, frosty the snowman is on board a boat during the parade. Awards dinner and auction 2019 christmas boat parade. My marina tells different stories of what makes this coastal destination so unique from water sports like sailing and paddleboarding to waterfront dining, yacht cruises, and local personalities. Marina del rey holiday boat parade thousands of spectators congregate in fishermans village and burton chase park to watch lighted boats on parade in the main channel. There were only approximately 100 boats in the marina, and 20 of them participated in the parade. Enjoy the holiday season in marina del rey with our signature winter events. Join us for the christmas boat parade awards dinner and auction.
A traditional fireworks display kicks off the evening. Traditional fireworks that annually noted the beginning of the boat parade will be shot off the south jetty of the marina at 5. Marina del rey holiday boat parade 2015 photo galleries. In a bravura followup to the pulitzer prize and national book. The annual marina del rey boat parade is a spectacle of lights worthy of any photographers attention. Marina del rey boat parade art of seeing photography. Celebrating its 57th year, the boat parade is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors. Liveaboards in marina del rey must comply with county code 19. Holiday water wonderland saturday, december 14th 5. Head to burton chace park or fishermans village for the best views. Youll love the party atmosphere with music being played throughout the parade via loud speakers. All boats will circle the main channel of the marina del rey harbor at least 2 times. The marina del rey historical society is in the process of building its online photo archive that will represent our collection in the digital format. Open to the public, the annual awards dinner and auction gala honors the winners of the christmas boat parade and ring of lights as well as raise funds for the following years parade.
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