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Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Experiences and Parties!

December 10, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY

SOLD OUT

Friday, December 9th 

6:30pm – 10:00pm

Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “SURFING USA”.

Guests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide!

Join us for:

Hot Cocoa + Coffee Bar

Cookie Decorating

Beer and wine and soft drinks for purchase 

Live Enterainment 

Educational and Holiday Activities

Photo booth and more!

Pricing:

Adults: $20

Children: $15

Toddlers: $0

Membership ticketsSea Star, Mariners, Ocean Advocates, and Sea Life Sponsors

Your Membership includes complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party.

Haven’t claimed your member tickets yet? Your tickets will also apply to our Saturday Premier Viewing! Call to book and for more information.

Click here to check your remaining benefit balance!

 

PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION

Friday, December 9th 

6:30pm – 10:00pm

Skip the crowd with this prime viewing location of the 46th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!

Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 47th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!

Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. Food truck available for purchase.

Beer, wine, and access to main party included in ticket price.

Pricing:

Tickets: $85

FAMILY FUN – SATURDAY PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION

Saturday, December 10th 

5:30pm – 9:00pm

Skip the crowd with this prime viewing location of the 46th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!

Stay warm at the coolest spot in the harbor! Tickets include a hot cocoa bar, holiday treats, writing letters to Santa, and other fun holiday activities while staying cozy near our heaters.

Adult tickets include 1 drink ticket to use at our bar – additional drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase.

Pricing:

Adults: $35

Children: $20

Toddlers: $0

Saturday night fun for the whole family!!

Membership tickets: Sea Star, Mariners, Ocean Advocates, and Sea Life Sponsors

Your Membership includes complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party (SOLD OUT) – Call to inquire about using this benefit to enjoy PREMIER VIEWING on Saturday! 

R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE

Friday, December 9 

6:30pm – 9:00pm

Saturday, December 10

Sunday, December 11

5:30pm – 8:00pm

Want to experience it from the water?

Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts included in ticket.

Beer and wine for Purchase

Friday & Saturday Night!

Pricing:

Adults: $65

Children: $55

Toddler (0-2): $0

Details

Date:
December 10, 2022
Time:
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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