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Today’s Groupon seeks to eliminate the banalities of holiday celebrations and traditions with a ticket to either the Newport Beach Boat Parade or Holiday Cruise for $20 (up to a $35 value). More than one million people enjoy the lights that light up LA to the point that spacemen in space can know that it's the holiday season. If you haven't experienced the holiday grandeur, come out and start a new family holiday tradition that doesn't involve animating a full-length feature film.
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is a bona fide California classic that saves the average family thousands on piping and icing by fulfilling the need to completely decorate the city for the arrival of the holidays. This premier event bares witness to the stunning displays of electricity as it illuminates homes, yachts, docks, mailboxes, and the occasional pet. The Christmas Boat Parade lasts five magical nights from December 16 through December 20 and features the participation of hundreds of festive seafarers displaying their holiday pride against the dark and starry sky. Get in on the action and board a boat to be a part of the parade with today's Groupon.
Newport Landing’s capable ships offer cruises from December 7 through December 29 and participate in two cruises a night during the five nights of the parade. Like Santa climbing across the sky, you can scale across the water and witness the assembly of holiday cheer. Deem what decorations are present-worthy and which are coaltastic as you navigate a two-hour tour through a Newport snow globe of wonder and establish sweet maritime memories with loved ones and happy holiday strangers alike.
Reviews
What the New York Times calls “one of the top ten holiday happenings in the nation” is a California holiday tradition adored by Yahoo! Travel reviewers, who give it four stars:
- The boat parade is the frosting on the cake. – Yahoo! Travel Contributor, 11/27/06
- This is a [sic] event you have to see with your own eyes. – Yahoo! Contributor, 12/07/05
Can You See It From Space?
During the holidays, LA becomes so illuminated by festive lights that some astronauts and laymen believe you can see the display from space. Here’s a quick guide to what you can and cannot see from space:
The Great Wall of China
Can You See It From Space?: Not anymore. The wall was visible until it was torn down in 1989 in a fit of Berlin Wall–inspired wall deconstructions.
The Pyramids
Can You See It From Space?: Yes, with a pair of binoculars. If using two pairs of binoculars taped to each other, you can also see inside the pyramids.
The Seething Rage of Kenny Davis, Age 13
Can You See It From Space?: No.
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The Fine Print
Promotional value expires Dec 30, 2009. Amount paid never expires. Reservation required; tickets subject to availability. Groupon invalid if reservation is missed. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.