{"id":8732,"date":"2025-11-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osiddevelopment.flywheelstaging.com\/oceanside-harbor-parade-of-lights\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T14:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T22:33:10","slug":"oceanside-harbor-parade-of-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitoceanside.org\/blog\/oceanside-harbor-parade-of-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8732\" class=\"elementor elementor-8732\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6400c957 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6400c957\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f09b9f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f09b9f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d16f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71d16f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe816c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe816c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd0a536 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd0a536\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Photos By: Zach Cordner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zachcordner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@zachcordner<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eea9705 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eea9705\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e012c4a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e012c4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18c5ed5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18c5ed5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The holidays are fast approaching and the celebrations are underway! Mark your calendar to attend the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/visitoceanside.org\/events\/parade-of-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oceanside Harbor\u00a0Parade of Lights<\/a>, a fun spectacle with boats of all shapes and sizes decorated in their finest holiday attire, including lights, ornaments and lots of holiday trimmings. In addition, many of the captains and boat crews dress up in their holiday best, with a few jolly Santas joining to take part in the festive parade celebration. Once finished the best decorated powerboat, sailboat and small-craft boats will be awarded prizes and bragging rights. This magical holiday event is something you won&#8217;t want to miss!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Event Details\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date: <\/strong>Saturday, December 13, 2025<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Oceanside Harbor, CA 92054<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Oceanside Yacht Club (760) 722-5751<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1b0eb4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1b0eb4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ca95d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03ca95d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">insider tips<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7678da0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7678da0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d0028a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d0028a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>The Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights is a must be at event during the holiday season, so if you plan on attending here are a couple of tips. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrive Early<\/strong>. There are a lot of people that will be attending, so give yourself plenty of time to park and walk over to the viewing area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to Park?<\/strong> There are several parking lots located throughout Oceanside Harbor, please read all parking signs since each area has different restrictions. Carpooling is encouraged. Give yourself plenty of time to park and walk over to the viewing area. View <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ci.oceanside.ca.us\/gov\/finance\/revenue\/parkmap.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City of Oceanside Parking Map<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you bring chairs?<\/strong> Yes, you are allowed to bring your own lawn chairs. \u00a0Please do not block walking pathways and be mindful of others viewing the parade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring a Blanket and a Jacket<\/strong>. \u00a0It can be chilly at night, so make sure to come prepared and bring a blanket, jacket, mittens, and scarves so that you can be nice and warm as you watch the parade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring Snacks and Hot Chocolate<\/strong>. Make an evening of it and bring some snacks or hot chocolate with you to enjoy during the parade. \u00a0There are several restaurants and shops located within Oceanside Harbor if you would like to dine and watch the event, please call for availability. View <a href=\"http:\/\/oceansideharborvillage.com\/all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oceanside Harbor Merchants<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Book a Boat Cruise. <\/strong><\/strong>See the Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights up close on a 2 hour harbor cruise aboard a 50 ft luxury catamaran Oceanside Adventures or the 63ft. Custom NEW Catamaran NALA. The best way to view the parade! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceansidewhalewatching.com\/cruises\/parade-of-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More Here<\/a>.<strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/visitoceanside.org\/blog\/spend-holidays-oceanside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Events and Celebrations in Oceanside<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b20f65a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b20f65a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad93e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad93e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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This is a tradition that brings hundreds of families to the harbor. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.utsandiego.com\/news\/2010\/dec\/11\/oceanside-parade-of-lights-draws-hundreds-of\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One father said,<\/a> <em>\u201cThe kids like the lights, and it\u2019s just a fun thing to do together.\u201d<\/em> So if you have not yet been, start a new family tradition and get a glimpse of some of these amazing boats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The annual Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights is just around the corner! Don\u2019t miss this festive event featuring boats of all shapes and sizes decked out in lights, ornaments, and holiday trimmings. 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