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Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Experiences and Parties!
December 9, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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 tickets: Sea 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.
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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
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
