A Little Something for Everyone

Boat parades in Newport Beach, “A Christmas Carol” and “La Posada Magica” at South Coast Repertory, the Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral and finding a parking place at South Coast Plaza are but a few of the holiday traditions Orange County can call its own.

Whether you are looking for on offbeat event or a tried-and-true one, this section can help guide you through the rest of 1999--and even into 2000.

We have full listings inside, but here’s a taste of what’s out there in the next 12 days:

* The Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parades continue nightly through Thursday with viewing from numerous points throughout the harbor area. More than 150 boats festooned with colored lights and other decorations will sail through the harbor on a course beginning and ending at Collins Island.

Boat parades, Page 2

* “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ classic about miserly Scrooge and his redemption by the ghosts of Christmases past, present and future. “La Posada Magica,” Octavio Solis’ story of a cynical teenager who learns the true meaning of Christmas. Both at South Coast Repertory through Dec. 26.

Theater listings, Page 2

* The Pacific Chorale, Pacific Chorale Children’s Chorus and members of the Pacific Symphony present “ ‘Tis the Season” at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa tonight, beginning at 6.

Music listings, Page 2

* Neighborhood Tours. From North Waverly Street in Orange to Windemere Village in Yorba Linda to the hilltop Nellie Gail Ranch, Orange County has turned on its holiday lights.

Holiday lights, Page 5

* Fireworks 2000. On New Year’s Eve, fireworks will be part of the celebrations at Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, at First Night Fullerton and the San Clemente Pier, at Newport Dunes and at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach.

New Year’s Eve, Page 11