The Holiday Boat Parade in Marina del Rey is held every year on the second Saturday in December.

The parade is made possible with great support from Cedar Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and from local businesses.

Each year a theme is chosen for the parade, and the theme for 2025 was chosen to be “A Nightmare Before Christmas” celebrating the 13th of December. The 2025 parade begins with a spectacular light show. Each year, boat participants come up with their own ideas and decorate their boats with lots of holiday lights and decorations based on our theme. They also wear costumes, dance, sing, perform live music. Both boaters and spectators enjoy themselves immensely.

SCHEDULE SUMMARY
A. Burton Chace Park
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

B. Lightshow
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM (15 Minutes)

C. Parade
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (2 Hours)



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There’s fun and scares for all ages, but the frights intensify as night falls over Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey during this two-day festival.

Dates and Hours:

Saturday, October 25 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 26 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.

Location: Burton Chace Park – 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Ages: Activities for all ages & scare levels!

Cost: Admission is FREE

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Los Angeles Fire Department resources assisted Los Angeles County Lifeguards and Fire in search operations for an approximately 50-year-old male who was seen entering the ocean channel at Marina Del Rey Harbor. The patient was located approximately 30 yards from his point of entry by LACO Lifeguards and taken to the Beaches and Harbor docks for advanced care by LAFD firefighter/paramedics. Unfortunately, the patient was beyond medical help and pronounced deceased onscene.

Detectives Seeking Additional Sexual Assault Victims of this person.

NOTE: For some reason, LAPD only released a small thumbnail size photo of the guy. They did not release a high, or even toaster quality version of the booking photo.

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations West Bureau, Special Assault Section, are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying additional victims and witnesses in connection with a series of sexual assault investigations occurring in the Venice and Santa Monica areas.

In January 2025, a 24-year-old male reported that 42-year-old Jean Dar drugged and sexually assaulted him. Detectives identified two additional male victims, both in their mid-twenties, who reported similar incidents. In each case, the victims stated they met the suspect at a bar, where he engaged them in conversation before inviting them to an after party. The suspect then drove the victims to his residence near Marina Del Rey, where they were given a drink. After consuming the drink, the victims reported becoming incapacitated and that the suspect committed sexual acts without their consent.

On May 21, 2025, detectives arrested Jean Junior Dar for violation of 289(e) PC – Penetration by a Foreign Object Upon an Intoxicated Person and 287(j) PC – Oral Copulation Upon an Intoxicated Person (Booking No. 7019898). The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which filed multiple felony counts of sexual assault. Dar posted bond and is currently out of custody.

Detectives have identified three victims in this investigation and believe there may be additional individuals who have not yet come forward. A photograph of Dar is being released to assist with identification and to encourage anyone with information to contact investigators.

Anyone with information that could lead to the identification of additional victims or witnesses is urged to contact the LAPD Operations West Bureau, Special Assault Section, at (213) 473-0447. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through www.lapdonline.org by clicking “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved–Crime Stoppers” menu, or via the “P3 Tips” mobile application, selecting LA Regional Crime Stoppers as the local program.

UNITE HERE Local 11, who represents over 32,000 workers employed in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers throughout Southern California and Arizona, has accused the recently closed Marnia Del Rey restuarant, Tony P's Dockside Grill, of Wage Theft.

In a letter to California Labor Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower, from UNITE HERE Staff Attorney Juan Fernando Luna requests an investigation into the Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws at Rick Caruso-Owned Tony P’s Dockside Grill

The letter states that workers at Tony P's have reported that throughout their employment they regularly missed rest breaks and meal periods to which they are legally entitled and were not provided with premium pay and that workers worked off-the-clock without compensation.

"The Restaurant's former employees report that they were unable to take rest and meal breaks because of excessive workload demands, a failure to provide coverage to enable breaks, and other practices. According to these former workers, supervisors knew or should have known that employees were unable to take rest breaks and meal periods. Tony P’s apparently failed to institute an adequate policy or process for authorizing and permitting the required rest breaks. The Restaurant also allegedly failed to provide meal periods to employees who worked more than five hours. Instead, employees reportedly labored through their legally required rest breaks and meal periods without premium pay, and as result, received inaccurate wage statements. This practice potentially violates the Wage Order and Labor Code section 226. It also constitutes an unfair business practice under California law"

The full letter can be viewed here

A TSUNAMI ADVISARY IS NOW IN EFFECT for coastal San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties.

A Tsunami Advisory has been issued, replacing the earlier issued Tsunami Watch. The tsunami should arrive near 1AM tonight. If you are located in the coastal area, move off the beach & out of harbors & marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch. Be alert to instructions from local EM officials. For LA, the arrival time is around 1AM, and surges of waves could last through 10AM on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service's Tsunami Warning Center said that the first tsunami waves could hit the west coast off the Bay Area as early as 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30. The earthquake was triggered by an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast in Russia.



A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. However, damage at the harbors will be possible. Surging water in and out of harbors can cause boats and docks to detach from structures. Port San Luis and Morro Bay will be of particular concern for these impacts, however other locations anywhere in the Advisory area will be susceptible to impacts including coastal flooding.

Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series.

On Staurday at 2:50PM, one large yacht hit a wall head on. The captain reported that the throttles got stuck, and they couldn’t shut the engines off. This video is from inside El Torrito.

Two Baywatch lifeguard boats and one fire boat towed the boat to be hauled out. No injuries were reported. The impact shook nearby restaurants. LASD is handling the investigation.

"I mean, here's a hero. He went straight into the wall instead of crashing into any other boats, and he avoided contact with multiple people in the water," one witness said about the yatch's captain.

Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks show over the water in Marina del Rey!

Celebrate Independence Day by the water with Marina del Rey’s dazzling 20-minute fireworks show! The display lights up the sky from 9:00 to 9:20 p.m., best viewed from Burton Chace Park, Fisherman’s Village, or anywhere along the waterfront. Synchronized music plays at the main viewing spots, adding to the festive atmosphere.

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Hop on the free BEACH SHUTTLE to major points of interest around Marina del Rey, such as Playa Vista, Fisherman’s Village, Mother’s Beach, and Venice Beach – and all your favorite restaurants and shops in between!

Ride the free BEACH SHUTTLE and enjoy all that the Westside offers in a hassle-free and relaxing way.

2025 SERVICE:
MAY 24 – SEPTEMBER 28 | Weekends & Holidays
Saturdays: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 8 PM
Holidays: 10 AM – 8 PM
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025

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May 12, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a statement claiming "No beaches are currently under an advisory". No mention at all about fire debris at any beaches.

On Wednesday morning, Westside Global Awareness Magnet in Marina del Rey went under lockdown as police search for a student who fled after a gun he had went off.

“Today, a student allegedly discharged a possible firearm inside of a classroom and thereafter fled the campus,” according to a message that went out the parents of the students. “No students or staff were injured. The campus has been swept by law enforcement and the lockdown has been lifted.”

Westside Global Awareness Magnet is a K-8th-grade school.

“The bullet didn’t hit anybody,” a parent report after being in a Zoom meeting with the school. “It ricocheted around the class and fell on the ground.”

It was between 8:00 and 8:30AM, the gun went off accidentally from inside the packback of a 13 year old boy. According to LAUSD, the gun went off when the backpack was dropped to the ground.

Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory: Advisory Extended for all Los Angeles County Beaches Until Friday, March 14, at 4:00 pm

RAIN ADVISORY:

Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas. This includes any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand.

Ocean and bay recreational waters, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas after a rainfall. Individuals who enter the water in these areas could become ill. Rain advisories remain in effect for 72 hours after the rainfall ends.

The ocean water quality rain advisory will be in effect at least until 4:00 pm, Friday, March 14, 2025.

This advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall.

OCEAN WATER ADVISORY DUE TO FIRE IMPACTS:

Once the rain advisory is lifted, the ocean water advisory from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach will remain in effect until further notice.

Beach goers may recreate on the sand but continue to be advised to stay away from fire debris and to stay out of the ocean water during any posted ocean advisory.


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The Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival returns on Saturday, March 1st (7 am – 4 pm) at Burton Chace Park! This free event will feature 40 local and out-of-state dragon boat teams and clubs competing to be the fastest team on the water.

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Avoid Water Contact from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler Beach at World Way

February 20, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS (NON-FIRE RELATED):

· Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Ashland Ave. storm drain in Santa Monica. Santa Monica South Tower 28

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Dockweiler State Beach. Culver Blvd Storm Drain

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Dockweiler State Beach. Westchester Storm Drain

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Puerco Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Rose Avenue Storm Drain at Venice Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Wilshire Bl. storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica North Tower 12

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Strand Street extension at Santa Monica Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Brooks Avenue storm drain at Venice Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

OCEAN WATER ADVISORY DUE TO FIRE IMPACTS:

The ocean water advisory due to fire impacts from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach remains in effect until further notice.

Beach goers may recreate on the sand but continue to be advised to stay away from visible fire debris and to stay out of the ocean water during any posted ocean advisory.


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The County of Los Angeles Public Healthhas announced that the dark sediment washing up on the beaches is NOT hazardous:

"Dark, silty sediment has been washing up on local beaches, and experts are testing it for fire-related substances and health risks. If the sediment spreads to other beaches, testing will continue, and new locations will be added.

Early results from Will Rogers and Topanga beaches after the Jan. 26 storm show that the sediment is not hazardous—it does not threaten the environment or human health.

Since the sediment is not dangerous, there are no plans to remove it. In fact, removing it could harm the ecosystem by disturbing rocks, sand layers, and marine habitats. It could also erode the shoreline, potentially causing long-term environmental damage. Instead, natural tides and weather will gradually clear it away."

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Avoid Water Contact from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler Beach at World Way

February 18, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is providing the following updates on Los Angeles County Beaches.

RAIN ADVISORY:

The Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory has been lifted for all Los Angeles County Beaches. Some ocean water quality testing results are not yet available following the rain advisory. Beach users continue to be advised to avoid water contact near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers. This includes any runoff that has flown onto or ponded on the beach sand.

OCEAN WATER ADVISORY DUE TO FIRE IMPACTS:

The ocean water advisory due to fire impacts from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach remains in effect until further notice.

Beach goers may recreate on the sand but continue to be advised to stay away from visible fire debris and to stay out of the ocean water during any posted ocean advisory.


For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

Avoid Water Contact from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler Beach at World Way

January 17, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is extending the duration of the Ocean Water Advisory due to fire debris runoff. Ash from the Los Angeles Fires may enter coastal water through surface water runoff and windblown ash. The ash may contain substances including arsenic, other metals, and asbestos, which can be harmful to human health. The Department advises beach users to avoid all water contact from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler State Beach at World Way.

This advisory will remain in place until lifted by the Department of Public Health.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24-hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.


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RAIN or SHINE!

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in Marina del Rey with a Glow Party & Fireworks Show!

*STREET CLOSURES:

7 pm – 12:30 am: Mindanao Way (westbound) closed (including from NB Admiralty’s left-turn lane)

8:30 pm + 1 am: No Left Turn @ Fiji Way onto NB Admiralty



In addition, the Waterside Shopping Center driveway on Mindanao Way, near Ralphs, will be temporarily closed at 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. for up to one hour to alleviate vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area. All other driveways at the shopping center will not be impacted.

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Los Angeles County Lifeguard reported that "Sunday night at approximately 10:30 PM, a ~40’ power vessel was reported to have sunk while anchored just south of the Marina del Rey Harbor entrance by a passing mariner. Lifeguard units responded and confirmed the report. Lifeguard Underwater Rescue & Recovery Unit dove the site to search for occupants, identify the vessel, and assess the environmental risk/impact. No persons were aboard/found, the vessel was ID’d, no major environmental hazards were found, and the vessel was marked to alert passing mariners."

The Holiday Boat Parade in Marina del Rey is held every year on the second Saturday in December.

Our theme this year is “A Margaritaville Holiday” celebrating the joyful legacy of the legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The parade begins with a spectacular lightshow display. Boat participants come up with their own ideas and decorate their boats with lots of holiday lights and decorations with our theme as their guide. They also wear costumes, dance, sing, have live bands or play music. Both boaters and spectators enjoy themselves immensely.



We look forward to seeing you at our 62nd Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 14, 2024!

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