The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Awards Dinner/Auction drew nearly 300 guests to the Fashion Island Hotel, where 18 winners in both the Christmas Boat Parade and the Ring of Lights waterfront decorating competition were honored. Signature boats included the Grand Marshal Boat featuring HGTV’s Christina Anstead. Funds raised support next year’s parade and event producer, the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. Photo: David Kawashima
Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill with Green Entry Award winner for Ring of Lights, Viviana Fabrizio, event chair Marie Case, Chamber President Steve RoxanskyFirst Place, The Rose Marie for Humor and Originality, owners Ron and Rose CramAuction volunteers Kristy Szamocki, Pam Smith, Holly Smith, Susan Pugach, Rochelle Lindenlaub, April ConnAmong 250 auction items featuredBest Sailboat, Traveler, owner Michael LawlerCommodores Chris Delfs (seated) and Gerard Widder, GM of Fashion Island Hotel, contributing to the evening’s success
