NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (CNS)—The 112th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade was canceled on Nov. 18 because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve Rosansky, president and CEO of the event’s sponsor, the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, said organizers had made a number of concessions to limit congregating and encourage social distancing during the parade, which was set to begin Dec. 16 and go through Dec. 20.
