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Holiday Events in Marina del Rey

The holiday season in Marina del Rey will offer locals and visitors a festive atmosphere including the annual Marina Lights at Burton Chace Park and the annual New Year's Eve fireworks show. This year, the family-friendly GLOW party returns to Burton Chace Park on New Year's Eve. And of course, the beloved Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade will bring joy to the waterfront. The public is invited to walk, bike or paddle throughout the harbor to see the boats decorated in holiday lights. Take a stroll and shop throughout Fisherman's Village, Boardwalk Shops, Waterside Shops and nightly twinkling holiday lights throughout December.

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EVENTS

  • ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 at 6 p.m.

    Watch the 60th annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. Popular viewing spots include Fisherman’s Village, Burton Chace Park, or anywhere along the South Jetty. Catch a brief fireworks display at 5:55 p.m. before the parade begins. Enjoy musical entertainment from carolers, food truck fare and photo opportunities from 4-8 p.m. at Burton Chace Park. This year’s Grand Marshal is Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell. Click here for more details.

  • MARINA LIGHTS AT BURTON CHACE PARK

    Throughout December

    Enjoy festive light displays glowing every night at Burton Chace Park from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS & GLOW PARTY RETURNS

    DECEMBER 31, 2022

    Head to Fisherman’s Village or anywhere near the South Jetty to enjoy the annual fireworks display and countdown to the New Year with fireworks at 8:59 p.m. and again at 11:59 p.m. Plus, the family-friendly Glow Party returns to Burton Chace Park, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. Free admission.

  • FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES AT JAMAICA BAY INN

    Every Sunday at dusk

    Jamaica Bay Inn presents a free outdoor movie series every Sunday with seating at 7 p.m. and movie starting at dusk. Warm drinks, snacks and treats are available for purchase. Bring low chairs, blankets and pillows. Seating is first come, first served. Move line-up below:

    • 12/4 Elf

    • 12/11 The Polar Express

    • 12/18 Dr. Suess’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    We will not be showing a movie on 12/25/22.

    Click here for more details.

  • HOLIDAY SHOPPING

    Throughout December

    Holiday shopping can easily be done in L.A.’s Marina with outdoor plazas such as Waterside Shops, Villa Marina Marketplace, Fisherman’s Village or the Saturday Farmers Market at Parking Lot #11 near Marina “Mother’s” Beach.

  • FREE CONCERTS AT FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE

    Throughout weekends in December, 1-4 p.m.

    The free outdoor concerts at Fisherman’s Village is back during the month of December on select days from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring live entertainment from performers playing R&B, Jazz, Latin, Pop and Blues (weather permitting) at the plaza. Click here to see the full lineup.

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WAYS TO CELEBRATE

NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS

December 31, 2022

Celebrate the New Year with fireworks in Marina del Rey! Enjoy a ten-minute fireworks show, at 8:59:50 p.m. and 11:59:50 p.m. The shows will be shot from the Marina’s south jetty and can be viewed from virtually anywhere in Marina del Rey.

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GLOW PARTY

December 31, 2022

Head to Burton Chace Park for a family-friendly Glow Party, 7 p.m.–midnight, with DJ music, dancing food trucks, and more. Check back for more details.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS GUIDE

December 31, 2022

Enjoy food and drink specials* to ring in the new year at popular waterfront restaurants, hotels and yachts. We put together a list of where to eat, drink and celebrate New Year’s Eve in L.A.’s Marina. Click button to view the 2022 Marina del Rey Holiday Dining Guide.

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HOLIDAY DINING

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Marina del Rey is home to over 60 full-service restaurants, representing cuisines from around the globe. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh-caught seafood, fine Italian, primo steak, Korean barbecue, or American classics, you’ll find a top-notch dining spot in L.A.’s Marina.

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Welcome your friends and family to Marina del Rey (or, treat yourself with a stay-cation!) with these special reduced holiday hotel rates.

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GETTING HERE

Click the button to download a printable map with public parking options. **PLEASE NOTE: Our signature winter event Snow Wonder is cancelled for 2022.**

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Location

Marina del Rey is located on the Los Angeles coast, 4 miles north of LAX. From Interstate 405, connect to westbound Highway 90, which terminates in Marina del Rey. Make a left onto Mindanao Way and follow it to the end at Burton Chace Park. 13650 Mindanao Way.

Public Parking Lots

The Marina has 12 public parking lots. Pay attendant if present, or use the pay-and-display kiosks (accept cash and Visa/Mastercard). Click here for an interactive map. 

CIRCUIT

Circuit, a 5-passenger electric vehicle. offers daily transportation in the Marina from 12:30—9 p.m for $3 per person. Download the Ride Ciruit app to schedule a pick-up or if you see a car, wave it down. Click here for a flyer with a map of the service area.