Where to Watch the 57th Annual Parade of Lights

PARADE OF LIGHTS WEATHER UPDATE (12/9/2023, 10:20 a.m.): We have been monitoring the weather forecast and it appears as if the strong winds will diminish in the late afternoon and will not be significant enough to cancel the 7 p.m. event. We will continue to monitor the winds and keep you updated.  Residents and visitors…

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Boater Registration is Open for 57th Annual Parade of Lights

Registration is open for boaters interested in participating in the Channel Islands Harbor’s 57th Annual Parade of Lights. “Santa’s Workshop Creates a Spark of Love” will be the title for this year’s parade. The title of the parade is meant to pay tribute to the “Spark of Love Toy Drive,” which provided toys to more…

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November 2023 Director’s Message

Connecting people with the Channel Islands Harbor through community events is one of my favorite priorities. Harbor events promote a sense of pride and unity and serve as the foundation for building a resilient and vibrant community. There was no shortage of pride and unity at the Harbor at the 2nd Annual Parade of Frights.…

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57th Annual Parade of Lights to Honor Spark of Love Toy Drive

“Santa’s Workshop Creates a Spark of Love” will be the title of the 57th Annual Parade of Lights at the Channel Islands Harbor. Boater’s are encouraged to decorate their entries with a “Santa’s Workshop” theme. Ventura County Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp said the theme of the Parade of Lights is meant to pay tribute…

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