42nd AnnuAl BoAt PArAde of lights

42nd AnnuAl BoAt PArAde of lights

Friday & Saturday • dec. 9, 10, 16 & 175:30pm-7:30pm Festive Family Activities7:30pm Boat Parade by the Waters’ Edge

Holiday in tHe Harbor - open HouSeFriday, Dec. 2 • 4:30pm-7:30pm

Mariner’s Village/Alley & Dana Wharf

boat rideS witH SantaSaturday, Dec. 3 & Sunday, Dec. 4 • 10am-2pm

Dana Wharf Sportfishing

Santa pawSSaturday, Dec. 3 • 10am-3pm • El Torito Courtyard

Santa pHotoSBring your cameras and catch a selfie with Santa - FREE!

Friday, Dec. 2 • 4:30-7:30pm • El Torito CourtyardThursday, Dec. 8 • 3pm-5pm • El Torito Courtyard

Thursday, Dec. 15 • 3pm-5pm • Dana Wharf Courtyard

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Friday & Saturday • dec. 9, 10, 16 & 175:30pm-7:30pm Festive Family Activities7:30pm Boat Parade by the Waters’ Edge

Holiday in tHe Harbor - open HouSeFriday, Dec. 2 • 4:30pm-7:30pm

Mariner’s Village/Alley & Dana Wharf

boat rideS witH SantaSaturday, Dec. 3 & Sunday, Dec. 4 • 10am-2pm

Dana Wharf Sportfishing

Santa pawSSaturday, Dec. 3 • 10am-3pm • El Torito Courtyard

Santa pHotoSBring your cameras and catch a selfie with Santa - FREE!

Friday, Dec. 2 • 4:30-7:30pm • El Torito CourtyardThursday, Dec. 8 • 3pm-5pm • El Torito Courtyard

Thursday, Dec. 15 • 3pm-5pm • Dana Wharf Courtyard

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Holiday in the Harbor - Open HouseFri, Dec 2 • 4:30pm-7:30pm • Mariner’s Village/Alley & Dana Wharf Join us to celebrate the holiday season. Santa will hear your Christmas wishes and is available for photos (bring your camera). The three areas of the Harbor, Dana Wharf, Mariners Village and Mariner’s Alley will all host holiday activities geared to families and children. There are many fun activities planned, including photos with Santa, performances by various characters, holiday crafts, and people painting. This year’s Holiday in the Harbor will include additional attractions adding to the fun and excitement. Activities start on the grass in front of Harpoon Henry’s at 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor (and Dana Point Harbor Drive). The parking and events are FREE! For more information call (949) 923-2255 or (949) 496-2979 or log on to www.danapointharbor.com.

Santa PawsSat, Dec. 3 • 10am-3pm • El Torito Courtyard Pet Project Foundation is excited to host the 4th annual Santa Paws Photo Event. Bring your favorite pets and people to the El Torito Courtyard and have their picture taken with Santa for a donation of $10.00. Your professional photo will be instantly printed for you and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have supported the animals at our San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. www.petprojectfoundation.org.

Boat Rides with SantaSat, Dec 3 & Sun, Dec 4 • 10am-2pm • Dana Wharf Sportfishing Docks Come aboard for a twenty-minute Harbor cruise with Santa and his helpers. Santa will be hearing those Christmas wishes as you cruise the Harbor. Bring your cameras for pictures with Santa. A $3 Donation to the El Camino Real Junior Woman’s Club would be appreciated. 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 Waterman’s Harbor and the Wind & Sea. Boats donated by Dana Wharf Sportfishing. For more information call (949) 496-5794 or (949) 923-2255 or online at www.danapointharbor.com and www.danawharf.com.

Santa PhotosBring your cameras and catch a selfie with Santa - FREE! Fri. Dec. 2 4:30-7:30pm - El Torito Courtyard • Thurs. Dec. 8 3pm-5pm - El Torito Courtyard • Thurs. Dec. 15 3pm-5pm - Dana Wharf Courtyard.

42nd Annual Boat Parade of Lights & Festive Family ActivitiesFri, Dec 9 & Sat, Dec 10 • Fri, Dec 16 & Sat, Dec 17 5:30pm-7:30pm Festive Family activities will get you into the holiday spirit before the parade begins. Then join 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, along with many other awards and cash prizes! Be part of the parade and enter your own boat, contact us at (949) 496-5794 or pick up an entry form at Dana Wharf Sportfishing or online at www.danawharf.com or www.danapointharbor.com. 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 Wharf Sportfishing offers boat rides for the fun of and joining in the parade. The boat is located at Dana Wharf docks, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. Tickets are $29 for Adults/$19 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) 496-5794 or visit our website at www.danapointharbor.com. Dana Point Harbor is located at 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA. Take the I-5 Freeway to Dana Point. Traveling South, exit the Pacific Coast Highway off ramp 86 veer right and turn left onto Dana Point Harbor Drive. Traveling North, exit Beach Cities off ramp 86 veer left. Turn left onto Dana Point Harbor Drive. Parking available at Doheny State Beach $2ph.

Sponsored By:

Dear Boat Parade Entrants:Celebrating the 42nd Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights “UNDER THE SEA”. The Parade showcases all of the elements that Dana Point has to offer, this will be your chance to share your vision of a holiday “Under the Sea.”

This year’s theme “Under the Sea” allows you to dive deep into the sea and come up with some oceanic and marine mermazing ideas!

The Trophy Award Categories are:

For each of the categories above your entry will be judged is each of the following, each night:1. Theme— Usage of the theme: “Under The Sea”2. Lights—Effectiveness of lighting used (Maximum 25 Points)3. Originality—Most original presentation incorporating theme (Maximum 25 Points)4. Color—Usage of color in both lights and display (Maximum 25 Points)5. Animation—Use of Human or mechanical movement in display (Maximum 25 Points)6. Best Dressed Crew—Use of costumes, props, etc. within theme (Maximum 25 Points)7. Best Powerboat / Best Sailboat—Best use of boat in all categories. (Maximum 25 Points)8. Judges Choice Cup—Boat with the most points over ALL 4 days. So, in order to qualify, you MUST be in the parade for all nights.

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These categories will be decided by the Sponsor and have no specific criteria.

The Skipper’s Meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 28th 5:30-7:30pm at Dana West Yacht Club. Skipper’s and 1 crew member invited to this get together where they will be given their Parade numbers, parade instructions from the Harbor Master, decorating tips, meet the sponsors and receive 2 tickets to the Post Parade Trophy Breakfast hosted by Harpoon Henry’s on Sunday, December 18th at 9:30am. Additional breakfast tickets are available for $5. Entry fee for the parade is $20 and must be paid with entry form.

Your participation in the Parade of Lights is a valuable contribution to the community spirit of the holiday season. The Parade has become an exciting tradition of Dana Point Harbor and your participation and support is GREATLY appreciated. We hope the addition of new sponsors and CASH prizes will motivate you to get creative and have a whale of a good time!! To enter your boat, please fill out the Entry Form and return it no later than December 5th.

Happy Holidays,

KimKim TillyPublic Relations, Dana Point Harbor Associationinfo@danapointharbor.comwww.danapointharbor.com

42ND ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS

These categories will be decided by the Sponsor and have no specific criteria.

Please drop off your completed application and $20 entry fee at Dana Wharf Sportfishing or mail to DPHA, PO Box 701, Dana Point, CA 92629. Mark your calendars to attend the Skipper’s Meeting on Monday, November 28th, 5:30-7pm at Dana West Yacht Club, and Harpoon Henry’s Trophy Presentation

Breakfast on Sunday, December 18th at 9:30 am. Applications are due by December 5th.

Boat Name ______________________________________________________________________________Sail_______________________ Power_____________________ Length ____________________________Dock Location: Slip#__________ Dry East West Cove IslandOwner Name_______________________________ Yacht Club ____________________________________Home Address ___________________________________________________________________________City & Zip _______________________________________________________________________________Phone______________________ Cell_______________________ Work ____________________________Email address (print legibly) ________________________________________________________________Dates you will be in parade: 12/9 12/10 12/16 12/17 Still have #_____ from last year and will use it.

New Entry (Did not participate in ‘14 or ‘15) For Office: $20 paid_____ Cash_____ Check_____ Parade #_____

The undersigned hereby requests the right to enter the above described Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights presented by the Dana Point Harbor Association. In consideration of being granted the right to enter such a Parade, the undersigned hereby assumes all risks incident to such Boat Parade of Lights and agrees that neither the Dana Point Harbor Association, County of Orange, the OC Harbor Department, the State of California, the designated sponsors nor any of the officers, employees, or agents of such bodies shall be liable to me for any damage, or injury arising out of, or incident to, said Boat Parade. For the same consideration, the undersigned agrees to save and hold harmless, the aforesaid bodies, their officers, employees and agents from any action or claim for damages arising out of or incident to, the activities of the undersigned in said Parade. Applicant also agrees and understands that this is a community and family friendly event and agrees to decorate their vessel in a family-friendly PG style and to adhere to proper decorum and code of conduct at all times. The Dana Point Harbor Association has the right to refuse participation and deny any vessel that does not adhere to this code of conduct the ability to participate in any night of the parade. Said vessel will lose their entry fee and shall not be considered for any awards or trophies.

Signed _____________________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________

Questions? Email info@danapointharbor.com

42ND ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS