Marina del Rey : Christmas Boat Parade

Final preparations are being made for the 28th annual Christmas Holiday Boat Parade in Marina del Rey.

The annual event, scheduled for Dec. 8, will feature scores of yachts decorated with holiday lights, animated figures and flashing signs. The boats will sail up and down the marina’s main channel from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Veteran Hollywood producer David L. Wolper will be grand marshal of the parade. The USC Trojan Marching Band and the UCLA Alumni Band will provide music.

This year’s event, titled “The Gift of Freedom,” is dedicated to the men and women of America’s armed services and their families.

Boat owners wishing to participate should contact the Pioneer Skippers Boat Owners Assn. at (213) 821-7614.