Long Beach Holiday Parades

Few if any cities are as serious about holiday fun as Long Beach. Consider that the city is home to not one, not two, but three distinct and iconic Christmas parades. Best of all, these time-honored traditions, which take place at the shore, in the lane and on the water, can be experienced on three consecutive weekends. Plan for the fun!

BELMONT SHORE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Saturday, December 7

The 40th Belmont Shore Christmas Parade takes place from 6-9 P.M., with streets closing at 5 P.M. Beginning at Livingston Avenue and heading to Bayshore Avenue, the parade takes a full three hours to get to all the bands, floats, vintage cars, personalities and, of course, Santa and his elves. No chairs or personal items will be allowed on sidewalks, center medians or roped off areas until 5 P.M. and a strict no-alcohol policy will be enforced by the Long Beach Police Department.

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade

DAISY LANE PARADE

Saturday, December 14

The Daisy Lane Parade runs from 5-7 P.M., kicking off at Daisy Avenue at West Burnett Street, travels south, loops around Pacific Coast Highway and travels back north, ending near West Hill Street and Maine Avenue. The night after usually features holiday entertainment from 7 to 9 P.M. with multiple performers giving holiday-themed performances on the Daisy Lane median at Daisy Avenue and 20th Street.

NAPLES ISLAND ANNUAL BOAT PARADE

Saturday, December 21

For the 78th time, holiday-decorated boats and watercraft will wind their way through the romantic canals of one of Long Beach’s most famous neighborhoods. The Naples Boat Parade begins at 6 P.M., with large boats leading the way, followed at 6:30 P.M. by smaller craft. After the parade, families, friends, couples and first dates can stroll while checking out all the bulbs and beauty of the brightly decorated homes all along the canals.

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SHORELINE YACHT CLUB BOAT PARADE

Saturday, December 14

Head to Shoreline Village (401-435 Shoreline Village Dr) to catch the Shoreline Yacht Club Boat Parade as it sails past. The parade begins at 5:30 PM, cruises through Shoreline Marina and Rainbow Harbor and arrives at Shoreline Village between 6 and 7 PM. At the village's viewing party, dance to the DJ's tunes, snag a festive balloon-twisted creation, enjoy live holiday music, snap a photo in the YMCA's holiday photo booth (for an additional cost), and revel in falling snow during the parade.

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