Subject: DPH Boat Parade of Lights - For Newsletter
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kim Tilly, Public Relations, Dana Point Harbor
info@danapointharbor.com www.danapointharbor.com
DANA POINT HARBOR,
California –JULY 2013 – Holidays in the Harbor
The Dana Point Harbor Association is excited to announce the theme
of the upcoming 39th ANNUAL DANA POINT HARBOR BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS,
“HERE WE COME A-CAROLING”.
Boaters from all over Orange County
are invited to join in the fun and get creative with the theme for another fun
and fantastic boat parade of lights! The Voice and American Idol better
watch out because this year our theme is “HERE WE COME A-CAROLING”. Yes, it is the boaters opportunity to put
their voices to work singing their favorite Holiday songs on their festively
decorated and lighted boats. We can’t
wait to see what these creative boaters will come up with. We invite you to
come on down and see our Stars as they Go Caroling by. Join us for this
terrific community event on DECEMBER 6 & 7, 34 & 14 at 7:30pm in the
Harbor.
39th
ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS
Friday, Dec 6 & Saturday Dec 7 - 7:30pm
Friday, Dec 13 & Saturday Dec 14 - 7:30pm
This year marks our
39th Annual Boat Parade of Lights with this year’s theme HERE WE COME
A-CAROLING. Boaters from all around Orange County decorate their boats and vie
for the awards of Judges Choice, Best Theme, Best Use of Lights, Best
Animation, Most Colorful, Most Original, Best Sailboat, Best Powerboat and the
Perpetual Trophy for the Yacht Club with the Most Entries. New Awards and Cash
Prizes will help to inspire participants. Be part of the parade and enter your
own boat, contact us at info@danapointharbor.com
or pick up an entry form at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching or go
online at www.danapointharbor.com
starting October 1.
You can view the parade FREE from
anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations at one of our restaurants to view
it from a cozy and warm spot. Come on down and enjoy the sights and sounds of
the season. Dana Point Harbor is at 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA. Landlubbers can also participate in the
parade! Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching offers boat rides so you
too can experience the fun of actually riding on a boat and joining in the
parade. The boat is located at Dana Wharf docks, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana
Point. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $15 for Children. Kids will be able to
participate in the judging of the Dana Wharf Kid’s Cup Trophy. Call and make your reservations at (949)
496-5794. For more information call the Harbor Info line at (949) 923-2255,
email us at info@danapointharbor.com or visit our website at www.danapointharbor.com. Images available.
HOLIDAY
IN THE HARBOR – Fri., December 6 - 4:00pm-8pm - Mariner’s Village/Alley &
Dana Wharf
Join us to celebrate the holiday season.
The three areas of the Harbor, Dana Wharf, Mariners Village and Mariner’s Alley
will all host holiday activities geared to families and children. Santa is anxious to hear your Holiday wishes
and is available for photos (bring your camera). There are many fun family activities planned,
including photos with Santa, performances by various characters, holiday
crafts, people painting, carolers and other activities. Activities start on the grass in front of Harpoon
Henrys at 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor (at Dana Pointy Harbor
Drive). The parking and events are
FREE! For info call 496-2979 or (949)
923-2255 or log on to www.danapointharbor.com.
BOAT
RIDES WITH SANTA- Sat. Dec 7th
& Sun., Dec 8th , 10am-2pm - Dana Wharf Docks
Come aboard the “Sum Fun” for a
twenty-minute Harbor cruise with Santa and his helpers. Santa will be hearing
those holiday wishes as you cruise the Harbor. The El Camino Real Junior
Woman’s Club will be on hand to take your photo for a $3 donation. What a
unique and fun way for kids of all ages to visit with Santa, so dress warm.
Location: East end of Dana Point Harbor at Dana Wharf Sportfishing docks, 34675
Golden Lantern, between the Jolly Roger and the Wind & Sea. Boats donated
by Dana Wharf Sportfishing.
Images available upon request.
Kim Tilly
Dana Point Harbor Association
Public Relations &
Marketing