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Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party

December 10, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY

Friday, December 10th 

6:30pm – 9:00pm

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 “Fiesta”.

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 BYOM (help us prevent ocean waste by bringing your own mug! Mugs will also be available for purchase)

Beer and wine will be available for purchase 

Live Enterainment 

Tres Compass Food Truck 

Holiday Activities

Photo booth and more!

Pricing:

Adults: $20

Children: $15

Face coverings required inside facility

Membership tickets: Are you an OI Sea Star Member? Your Membership includes four complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party*.

To claim your tickets enter this code at checkout FEST{member id}.

(ex: FEST101101011) at checkout.

*only valid if you did not already claim your 4 free tickets to Maritime Festival.

VIP PACKAGE

HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY

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

Want to have an exclusive viewing location of the Parade of Lights? Purchase our VIP Package to enjoy food, drinks, and music with a front row view from our Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Wharf. Beer, wine, and light desserts included.

Ticket also includes access into Ocean Institute Facility for the general party.

Live Mariachi band

Tres Compass Food Truck 

Holiday Activities

Photo booth and more!

Pricing:

Adults: $50

4-Pack: $180 ($45/ Per Person)

Designated Driver/Under 21/Children: $35

Face coverings required inside facility.

SOLD OUT!

DP Parade of Lights Cruise

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! Beer, wine and light desserts included.

Friday & Saturday Night!

Pricing:

Adults: $45

Children: $35

Details

Date:
December 10, 2021
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm