Parade of Lights 2009: Holiday Tropical Tiki Party!
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WHEN: Friday, Dec. 18-Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009

DETAILS: The Ventura Harbor will warm up the holiday season with a Holiday Tropical Tiki Party 33rd Annual Boat Parade of Lights, Carnival & Fireworks on Friday, December 18th and Saturday, December 19th at 7 PM.

The two-day fun-filled event will begin with a festive Parade of Lights Carnival featuring rides and games on the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn all day long. Santa & Mrs. Claus journey to the Harbor between 5 PM – 9 PM for last minutes gift requests at the Carousel Stage, and faux snow falls from the sky at the promenade in front of the Coastal Cone Ice Cream!

On Saturday, December 19th only, Santa will charter Aspen Hellicopters & fly over the Ventura Harbor 7 PM to kcik off the festivities.

Watch the boat Parade form the Water! Ventura Boat Rentals has seats available for Friday, December 18th, call 805.642.7753. Saturday, Decemebr 19th, ride along with Island Packers to view the boat parade 805.642.1393.

Come early to shop in the 16 Harbor Village stores offering wonderful last minute gifts for everyone on the list! Harbor restaurants are overflowing with good cheer and great vantage view points for the parade. Newly designed holiday lights and decorations illuminate the Ventura Harbor Village this season. Get up close with the boaters and the lit homes in the Ventura Keys with public cruises offered by Ventura Harbor Boat Rentals (805) 642-7753.

The Annual Parade of Lights admission and parking are free. A FREE Shuttle Bus is available on Saturday night only from the parking lot on Harbor Blvd & Schooner Drive from 5-10 PM. Arrive early for best parking and shopping through the Village.

The Ventura Harbor Village offers the best locations to view the holiday boat parade. Dress warm and bring chairs for viewing along the promenade, or at the end of Spinnaker Drive. Contact one of the Harbor-view restaurants directly for reservations (phone numbers can be found throughout this website).

To enter a boat in the Parade of Lights contact the Ventura Harbor at (805) 477-0470. No charge to enter a decorated watercraft and includes a 8 x10 keepsake photo, awards, prizes, and Boaters Brunch at The Greek Restaurant!

The Ventura Harbor is proud to announce the 2009 Parade of Lights Anchor Sponsor: Four Points Sheraton and Holiday Inn Express. Additional sponsors include Andria’s, Ventura West Marina, Ventura Harbor Boat Yard, Inc., Dave’s Fuel Dock, Costco, Ventura Keys Association, Harbortown Point TimeShare, Harbor Landing Health Center, RP Barricade, Quinn The CAT Rental Store, Vessel Assist, The Greek at The Harbor, Cumulus Broadcasting, Gold Coast Broadcasting, The VC Reporter, Ventura Breeze, DirecTV and Aspen Helicopters.

Call (805) 477-0470 for more information or get updates on Twitter and Facebook with Ventura Harbor! Get Here...Have Fun!

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