Re-live the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the 59th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. View pics!

It was a spectacular event with 70+ boats circling the Marina, all decked out in holiday lights and decor. Fireworks, live bands, dancing, doctors and nurses as the Grand Marshalls, and more made it one big floating party!The Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade continues to be a favorite community event that kicks off the holiday season in Marina del Rey. This year’s parade theme was “Joy on the Water.”

The Marina del Rey Boat Parade Committee

Thank you to the MDR Holiday Boat Parade Committee for hosting such a cool community event year after year.

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD: Louis Scaduto
PRESIDENT: Kelly King
VICE PRESIDENT: Lowell Safier
SECRETARY: Phil Seelig
DIRECTORS: Diane Barretti, Jerry Magnussen, David Ross, Harvey Ross, and Cindy Williams
PRIZE COORDINATOR: Sarah Stoneback

Congrats to this year’s 2021 MDR Holiday Boat Parade winners!

Best Overall: #19 – NOSSO LAR

Best Power: #52 – WEEKEND HOOKER

Best Sail: #33 – ELLIS ISLAND

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Best Yacht Club: #45 – LET’S GO

Best Individual: #60 – STILETTO

Best Company: #72 – TOWBOAT U.S. MARINA DEL REY

Best Organization: #61 – BETTY 0 – MARINA DEL REY ANGLERS

Best Charter: #39 – HOTEL CALIFORNIA

1st Place Theme: #18 – SOCIAL DISTANCING

2nd Place Theme: #26 – MYSTIC

1st Place Lights: #7 – LOVE THE JOURNEY

2nd Place Lights: #4 – ZEN

1st Place Spirit: #6 – ELLEN

2nd Place Spirit: #15 THE ANNIBELLS

1st Place Animation: #3 – SOUTHERN CROSS

2nd Place Animation: #24 -CHARLES HATHAWAY

1st Place Music: #10 – MACONDO

2nd Place Music: #62 – REYNA DEL MAR

1st Place Band: #43 PHISH TALES

2nd Place Band: #48 BOUNDLESS

Venice Paparazzi rolled out the red carpet for the MDR Holiday Boat Awards ceremony on Dec. 12, 2021. It was a spectacular time had by all!

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Venice Paparazzi hosted a fun MDR Holiday boat themed photo booth!

Guests enjoyed 4 x 6 prints and were able to text and email themselves photos from the booth! View some of our favorites here! Photo booth and photos courtesy of Department of Beaches & Harbors – Los Angeles County.