This Friday and Saturday the Ventura Harbor Village is wild with excitement over the 36th Annual Ventura Harbor Boat Parade of Lights and Fireworks, Santa Claus and Mrs Claus visits, carnival and Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace event.
Join the fun on Friday & Saturday, December 14 & 15, at 7 pm for the boat parade and Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 15 from 1- 5 pm. Come make macaroni holiday jewelry on Saturday and visit our booth for free crafts, we will be their making crafts with Lakeshore with all the kids. Plus enjoy a fun-filled carnival with rides and games is on the Harbor Village Main Lawn at 5pm on Friday night and on Saturday starting at 1pm. Admission is FREE.
THE VENTURA BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS (Fri and Sat nights 7pm)
Join the fun on Friday & Saturday, December 14 & 15, at 7 pm for the boat parade and Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 15 from 1- 5 pm. Come make macaroni holiday jewelry on Saturday and visit our booth for free crafts, we will be their making crafts with Lakeshore with all the kids. Plus enjoy a fun-filled carnival with rides and games is on the Harbor Village Main Lawn at 5pm on Friday night and on Saturday starting at 1pm. Admission is FREE.
THE VENTURA BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS (Fri and Sat nights 7pm)
Decorated boats and holiday décor throughout the Harbor kick off this year’s “Jingle Jungle” theme! At the Parade of Lights stop by the Ventura Harbor Village booth near Coastal Cone Ice Cream to get a pair of 3D glasses to watch the fireworks display.
HARBOR PARADE MAP
Returning this year is the prestigious People’s Choice Award, vote for your favorite on Ventura Harbor Facebook! View parade entries on the “2012 People’s Choice Award” album, posted December 15th, and LIKE to vote for your favorite.
Video of the 2011 Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks
A fireworks display lights up the night following the Parade of Lights each evening with Santa and his sleigh crossing the sky on Saturday evening courtesy of Aspen Helicopters. Parade of Lights public cruises offered by Ventura Boat Rentals and Islands Packers.
A WINTER WONDERLAND DURING THE DAY (Saturday 1pm to 5pm)
Arrive mid-day on Saturday for Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 15 from 1- 5 PM. Free visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus and their live baby reindeer (bring own camera for photos), Victorian Carolers, Toy Soldier Band, faux snowfall, craft stations by Lakeshore Learning Store & Macaroni Kid Camarillo-Oxnard-Ventura, holiday characters, and boutique shopping make Winter Wonderland a fun holiday experience for all!
- The Boat Parade starts at 7 pm from directly in front of Rhumb Line, The Sunset Restaurant, and makes two twinkling laps through Ventura Harbor.
- To view the parade go to Ventura Harbor Village, at waterfront along Spinnaker Drive, dirt lot at Navigator (limited space).
- Listen to the parade being called near the Ventura Dive & Sport in the Harbor Village.
- Fireworks will follow the two laps of the Parade (approximately 8:30 pm) Weather pending. Fun 3D glasses available at booth near Coastal Cone Ice Cream in Harbor Village (while supplies last).
HARBOR PARADE MAP
Returning this year is the prestigious People’s Choice Award, vote for your favorite on Ventura Harbor Facebook! View parade entries on the “2012 People’s Choice Award” album, posted December 15th, and LIKE to vote for your favorite.
Video of the 2011 Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks
A fireworks display lights up the night following the Parade of Lights each evening with Santa and his sleigh crossing the sky on Saturday evening courtesy of Aspen Helicopters. Parade of Lights public cruises offered by Ventura Boat Rentals and Islands Packers.
A WINTER WONDERLAND DURING THE DAY (Saturday 1pm to 5pm)
Arrive mid-day on Saturday for Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 15 from 1- 5 PM. Free visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus and their live baby reindeer (bring own camera for photos), Victorian Carolers, Toy Soldier Band, faux snowfall, craft stations by Lakeshore Learning Store & Macaroni Kid Camarillo-Oxnard-Ventura, holiday characters, and boutique shopping make Winter Wonderland a fun holiday experience for all!
SANTA & MRS CLAUS
They will located at the Carousel Stage in Harbor Village from 6 - 8 pm Friday. Then, 1pm-5pm Saturday for Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace, and at the Carousel Stage in Harbor Village 6pm-9pm on Saturday.
SCHEDULE
DINING
They will located at the Carousel Stage in Harbor Village from 6 - 8 pm Friday. Then, 1pm-5pm Saturday for Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace, and at the Carousel Stage in Harbor Village 6pm-9pm on Saturday.
SCHEDULE
Friday, December 14 Schedule:
5 pm - Holiday Carnival
6 – 8 pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus at Carousel Stage
7 pm - Parade of Lights
8:30 pm - Fireworks over the water (approx. time- weather permitting)
Saturday, December 15 Schedule:
1 - 5 pm - Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace, Santa & Mrs. Claus / Holiday Carnival
5 – 6:30 pm - Art Reception at Harbor Village Gallery
6 – 9 pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus at Carousel Stage
6:45 pm - Santa flies over the Harbor in a Lighted Sleigh (weather permitting)
7 pm - Parade of Lights
8:30 pm - Fireworks over the Water (approx. time – weather permitting)
DINING
Parade of Lights Dining: Accepting Seating Reservations:
- Rhumb Line Restaurant 805.642.1200
- Margarita Villa 805.654.7906 (large parties)
- The Greek at the Harbor 805.650.5350
Visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com or call (805) 477-0470 for more information or get updates on Ventura Harbor Facebook.
Disclaimer: Macaroni Kid Camarillo-Oxnard-Ventura is an art sponsor of the Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace. Join us on Saturday, Dec 15th from 1pm-5pm for FREE crafts.
Disclaimer: Macaroni Kid Camarillo-Oxnard-Ventura is an art sponsor of the Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace. Join us on Saturday, Dec 15th from 1pm-5pm for FREE crafts.
