Boat Parades: Saturday and SundayMore than 100...

Boat Parades: Saturday and Sunday

More than 100 entries are slated for the Marina del Rey Christmas Boat Parade, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Best view from north and south jetties and main channel. Free. (310) 821-7614.

Parade of lighted and decorated boats in Los Angeles Harbor, judging Saturday. Winners on parade Sunday. Starts 6 p.m. both nights. Best view: 22nd Street Landing and Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro. Free. (800) 831-7678.

World History Faire: Saturday-Sunday

Shop and eat your way through ancient times, up to the present and into the future. Celebrity auction, entertainment. Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road, Palm Springs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. (702) 438-2002.