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The 2025 King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade Brings a Full Day of Festive Waterfront Fun to Redondo BeachThe 2025 King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade will transform Redondo Beach’s waterfront into a full-day holiday celebration featuring a boat parade, pier concert and party, artisan holiday market, stand-up paddleboard “Ugly Sweater” parade, and a family-friendly community viewing area. The event upholds a well-established local tradition by illuminating King Harbor with decorated vessels, paddlers, and live performances in celebration of the holiday season.
Event Overview
The 2025 King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025, in King Harbor, Redondo Beach, with the main boat parade set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Spectators can enjoy the parade free of charge from multiple vantage points along the harbor, with festivities running throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, use nearby parking or alternative transportation, and follow local guidance for safe viewing along the waterfront. The parade sponsors include Chevron, Redondo Boat Rentals, Quality Seafood, King Harbor Yacht Club, Port Royal Yacht Club, Project Barley, Sonesta Hotel, King Harbor Association, The Portofino Hotel, and Shade Hotel.
Schedule of Events
Come Together Haus Holiday Market
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Parking lot between R/10 Social House and Riviera Mexican Cantina
The Come Together Haus holiday market will feature local artisans, makers, and food vendors offering gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats in a festive, walkable setting near the harbor. The market invites attendees to shop local, enjoy holiday bites, and gather with friends and family before and after the on-water activities. Vendors: Please email [email protected] for more information on participating in this market.
Pier Holiday Party and Concert
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Redondo Beach Pier
The Pier Holiday Party will activate the Redondo Beach Pier with live music, festive lighting, and family-friendly entertainment timed to lead into the evening boat parade. Visitors can enjoy waterfront views, holiday décor, and performances that create a lively atmosphere for both locals and visitors before they move to the harbor viewing areas.
Ugly Sweater Paddle Parade
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Along the International Boardwalk (Basin 3)
Participants are invited to grab their ugliest sweater and join the standup paddleboard parade. Registration is available at www.redondoboatrentals.com; click “Book Now” to sign up. The $10 entry fee includes a T-shirt and commemorative holiday ornament for each participant, and awards will be given to winners.
Redondo Union High School Band Performance
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Starts on the Pier and ends at the Community Viewing Area
Follow the high school band as they lead audience members from the Pier to the Community Viewing Area. The band will be playing holiday favorites for all to enjoy.
King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Primary Community Viewing Area: Between the California Surf Club and Riviera Mexican Cantina
Brightly decorated powerboats, sailboats, and small craft will cruise through King Harbor in the evening, competing for trophies and showcasing creative holiday themes and light displays. Families can enjoy the festive atmosphere in the designated community viewing area, where children will be able to play in a bouncy house and visit Santa.
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For media inquiries, sponsor information, or boat and paddleboard registration, participants and press are encouraged to visit the official King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade website and affiliated event channels. www.KingHarborBoatParade.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Redondo Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf,Redondo Beach, California, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
