Community Members: 

For the 17th year, the City of Newport Beach is partnering with Operation Christmas to collect toys, DVDs, sporting equipment and other gift donations from City facilities in support of our troops. If you haven't done so already, please consider donating a gift to Operation Christmas at any public City facility around Newport Beach, now through Friday, December 23 at noon.

Newport Beach City staff and elected officials will deliver the donated gifts to Operation Christmas staff for distribution to families of military service members. As in past years, uniformed officers will arrive on December 23 with decorated military vehicles to collect the toys for distribution to families. The drive supports the families of active duty and reserve National Guard members and the U.S. Space Force.  

Last year more than 2,000 gifts were donated by the public at Newport Beach drop boxes. Please consider making the 2022 holidays brighter for our troops and their families through a gift donation! For more information on the campaign, visit the Operation Christmas web page. 

City Manager, Grace K. Leung

Vote on Sculptures for Next Phase of Outoor Exhibit: Online Survey Opens Dec. 10

The City of Newport Beach Arts Commission invites residents to vote on the final selection of sculptures for Phase VIII of the rotating exhibition in Civic Center Park.

A public survey facilitated by Arts Orange County will be available online starting Saturday, December 10 through Wednesday, January 10. The top 10 selected sculptures, along with three alternates, will be recommended to City Council for installation.

The exhibition offers the temporary display of public art in a unique and naturalistic setting. Selected sculptures are featured for two years. 

For the link to the online survey, please visit the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park webpage under Cultural Arts at www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts.

Boat Parade Opening Night Celebration Dec. 14

Bring your family and friends to Marina Park on Wednesday, December 14 for a festive kick-off event to celebrate opening night of the 114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.

The evening will include an opening ceremony, bay front parade viewing and a holiday market in partnership with Creative Communal. The market will feature dozens of local makers serving up hand-crafted goods, food vendors, entertainment, photo ops and family-friendly activities.

The opening night event starts at 4 p.m. with fireworks at the Newport Pier at 6:15 p.m. and the world-famous boat parade sailing by Marina Park at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. 

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