Overview
- Opening night featured fireworks as the five-night run began in Newport Harbor.
- About 100 decorated vessels are participating with elaborate themes including the Grinch, Wicked and Disney scenes.
- Nightly drone shows are scheduled over the Balboa Bay Club and Peninsula Park.
- This year’s theme, “Magical Nights of Lights,” adds immersive activations and synchronized displays promoted by organizers.
- Actor and Newport Beach native Ted McGinley is serving as grand marshal for the event.