MARINA DEL REY BLOG 

Welcome to the official Marina del Rey blog written by the Marina del Rey Tourism Board. My Marina tells different stories of what makes L.A.’s Marina a unique destination. Read about fun things do like sailing and paddle boarding to waterfront dining, yacht cruises, and more.  

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade 2021

Santa Claus waving from boat decorated with lights, banners

Watch a trail of lighted boats cruise through the main channel. Arrive early to grab a spot on the lawn at Burton Chace Park or a good photo spot at Fisherman’s Village, two of the most popular viewing places. Narration on a PA system is available at both locations. The 2021 parade themed “Joy on […]

MDR Holiday Boat Parade, Events and More

holiday themed boat

The annual MDR Holiday Boat Parade is back this year! If you’re looking for holiday cheer, check out this weekend’s upcoming events and festivities in Marina del Rey. 

Snow Wonder

kids playing in snow

Ring in the holiday season at Marina del Rey’s most festive holiday celebration. The day begins with the family-focused Snow Wonder festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Burton Chace Park. Children will enjoy crafts, snow play and sledding, face painting, DJ entertainment, and more. At 5:55 p.m., a brief fireworks show kicks off […]

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

boat decorated with lights spelling out Feliz Navidad and mariachi band

Watch a trail of lighted boats cruise through the main channel. Narration on a PA system is available at the two most popular viewing places, Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village. For 2018, 4th District L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn serves as the Grand Marshall. This year’s parade theme is Winter Water Wonderland. The event […]

Snow Wonder

kids playing in snow

Ring in the holiday season at Marina del Rey’s most festive holiday celebration. The day begins with the family-focused Snow Wonder festival from 12 to 6 p.m. at Burton Chace Park. Children will enjoy crafts, snow play and sledding, face painting, DJ entertainment, and more. At 5:55 p.m., a brief fireworks show kicks off the Marina del Rey Holiday […]