The Canal Holiday Boat Parade is happening Sunday afternoon Dec 14, 2025.

The Holiday Boat Parade is a tried-and-true tradition of the Venice Canals Association that we host in December to celebrate the holidays. The Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade is a showcase of our unique community. We come together to honor our wonderful neighborhood and celebrate our distinct locale. We invite you to decorate a boat and join in on the fun.

DEC 14 - 4pm onward

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Join the 5th Annual Santa Cruise in Santa Monica! A festive holiday ride & party for skateboarders, roller skaters, cyclists, and more. 🎄 Get ready to sleigh the streets! Saturday, December 6th, we're throwing the most unforgettable holiday event in Los Angeles. Join us for the Santa Cruise—a festive all wheels welcome rolling parade and and night of holiday shenanigans with your favorite skate crews!



A joyful 6-mile cruise through the streets of Santa Monica & Venice, great for all skill levels and ages. We just require attendees to have previous riding experience and mastery of stopping before attending this event.



Surprise stops along the way with holiday games, entertainment, and treats.



All Wheels Welcome!



Skateboards, rollerblades, bikes, scooters—if you roll, you're invited! Just make sure you're confident with basic road skills and stopping.

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The Largest Charity Crawl on the West Coast Returns...

Join thousands of Santas, Elves, and Naughty Reindeer at the 17th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 5pm-2am!

Over 20 of the city’s best bars and restaurants come together to help raise money for the Westside Food Bank and those in need for the Holidays.

So throw on those Santa hats, shine those menorahs, grab your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues, and Crawl for a Cause at the 17th annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl.

Since 2008, the SANTA Monica Pub Crawl has raised enough for HALF A MILLION MEALS for the Westside Food Bank, and we couldn't have done it without you! Every $5 raised feeds 20 people, so every little bit counts.

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Feel the magic of the season at Third Street Promenade on December 4th, 11th, and 18th!

Get ready for the holidays with live holiday music while you sip hot cocoa and watch it "snow" in Santa Monica! This series of events is for all ages and will include holiday crafts and games for everyone. The magic doesn't stop there; the Girl Scouts will be on hand to help you wrap your presents in time for the holidays.

Come experience the joy of the holiday season on Thursdays!!

- Hot Cocoa and Cookies: Holiday sips and treats are on us!
- Special Performance by Toyland Brass: What's the holiday season without holiday music?
- Holiday Vendor Market for all your holiday presents and essentials
- Holiday Crafts: For all ages!
- "Snowfall": Experience the magic of "snow" by the beach.
- Gift Wrapping: The local Girl Scouts troops will be on hand to wrap gifts. Donations are appreciated.

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Santa is lighting the tree and taking FREE photos with everyone! Enjoy special performances, hot cocoa, holiday crafts, and more!

Experience a magical evening under the stars as Santa lights the Official City of Santa Monica Holiday Tree! The holiday festivities will feature performances by local choirs, a special performance of the Nutcracker, and "snow" on Third Street Promenade. After the ceremony, guests of all ages are invited to take FREE photos with Santa, make holiday-themed crafts, and enjoy hot cocoa. A DJ will keep the festivities going with a holiday dance party. All activities at this event are FREE and open to all ages!

1351 Third Street Promenade

DEC 4TH AT 6 PM. Special holiday programming will start at 5 PM



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Santa Claus is coming to town with Santa Monica's police officers & firefighters leading the way. Santa and his public safety helpers will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of this year’s 33rd Annual "Candy Cane Drive.”

Everyone is invited to join in the festivities sponsored by the Santa Monica Police Officers Association and Santa Monica Firefighters, Local 1109 .

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to visit with Santa, this year’s scheduled stops include one per police beat.

Saturday, December 6, 2025:

10:00 – 10:45 am Douglas Park - 2400 California Ave (Beat 4)

11:00-11:30 am Christine Reed Park California Ave & 7th Street (Beat 1)

1:00 – 1:45 pm Virginia Avenue Park - 2200 Virginia Ave (Beat 3)

2:00 – 2:45 pm Clover Park - Ocean Park & 25th St (Beat 2)

Santa Monica children are encouraged to look and listen for the lights and sirens of the public safety vehicles, while parents are encouraged to bring their cameras.

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It’s the most magical night in Venice! Join us for the 14th Annual Venice Holiday Sign Lighting on Saturday, December 6th, from 6–9 PM at Windward & Pacific. Celebrate the season with live music, food, family fun, and the iconic lighting of the Venice Sign!

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Holiday Walk in Santa Monica — street closed to cars! FREE fun for all with Santa, Grinch, train & more!

The Holiday Walk & Marketplace transforms Santa Monica’s Montana Avenue into a festive outdoor celebration with local merchants, live music, carolers, and appearances by the Grinch, Cindy Lou, and Princess Elsa!



Shop, dine, and explore special in-store events and street booths from your favorite Montana Avenue businesses — the perfect way to celebrate the season and support local!

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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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