Decorate your boat and join the fleet. Powerboats, sailboats, tall ships, and working harbor craft of every size are welcome.
Boater Information
- Assembly: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Boats assemble in the East Basin by 5:45 PM.
- Packet pickup: December 2 and 3, boat number pickup at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club starting at 5:30PM to 7:30PM
- Boat numbers: Lighted entry numbers must be clearly displayed on the starboard bow so your vessel can be identified, scored, and judged.
- Radio: Parade VHF channel 68 (alternate 69). Emergency: Port Police on VHF channel 16 or (310) 732-3500.
- Weather: If the weather is bad, stand by and monitor channel 68 for operations announcements between 5:00 and 5:15 PM, and check again at 5:45 PM.
- Directions: Please follow instructions from Port Police, the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary, or the Parade Committee boat.
- Returns: Please return boat numbers and banners at the awards gathering.
Awards
- Theme and Holiday Spirit awards for originality, appearance, and best representing the parade theme
- Children's Choice Award
- Grand Marshal's Award
- Perpetual Trophy (Challenge Cup) for the yacht club or marina with the most entries
Challenge Cup Standings
- Cbyc2 entries