Thousands upon thousands of twinkling holiday lights will be adrift in an impressive watery display along Newport's Yaquina Bay on December 7, as the 30th Annual Lighted Boat Parade spreads the seasonal cheer in a spectacular armada that day. About a dozen boats will meander around the pristine bay, making a large loop for all to see, from the Coast Guard Station to the Embarcadero Resort and back, filling the nighttime coastal air with unique designs and lighting techniques. 

The parade starts at dusk on that Saturday. The Coast Guard Yaquina Bay Motorboat will lead the parade, and decorated boats will depart from various docks along the Bayfront and South Beach Marina. All boats will leisurely circle the bay, from the Coast Guard Station to the Embarcadero. Many boats in the nearby marinas will be decorated and moored at the docks as well.

This fantastic annual event is…