MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS

Marina del Rey is a fun and vibrant getaway with a range of activities, from free outdoor concerts that get you moving to jaw-dropping fireworks displays. We’ll update our Events Calendar as details become available, but this short list will help you plan ahead.

For vendors interested in how to participate in Marina del Rey events presented by the L.A. County such as the free Summer Concerts, Fireworks Shows, Beach Eats Food Trucks, and Farmers Market, please call the Department of Beaches and Harbors: 424-526-7777. Or email: info@bh.lacounty.gov

April-September

Sunset Series Sailing Regatta

The California Yacht Club puts on this series of sailing races that take place Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Best viewing spots are at Fisherman’s Village and Burton Chace Park. April 13—September 7, 2022.

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May-August

Killer Rides

Killer Shrimp Restaurant & Bar opens its parking lot to hot rod, classic car, and motorcycle displays. Free admission. Event takes place once monthly. June, July and August 2022.

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May-September

Beach Eats Food Trucks

Head to the parking lot #11 (14101 Panay Way) on Thursdays in the summer for dinner by the sea. Food trucks serve up gourmet grub from 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission. May –  September 2022.

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June

Kahanamoku Klassic

The Southern California Outrigger Racing Association hosts this canoe event on the first Saturday of June. Watch departures at Burton Chace Park or view the teams paddling the main channel en route to the ocean course. June 4, 2022.

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July

4th of July Fireworks

Marina del Rey’s waterfront fireworks show attracts spectators from throughout the Southland to Burton Chace Park, Fisherman’s Village, and local hotels and restaurants. Free admission.

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July-August

Summer Concert Series

This music series offers symphonic and pop music concerts on alternating weeks. Burton Chace Park.  Classical Thursdays, July 14 and August 4 at 7 p.m. Pop Saturdays, July 30 and August 13 at 7 p.m. Free admission.

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July

Old-Fashioned Day at the Park

View beautiful restored yachts from the 1920s-’50s and an array of vintage automobiles. Burton Chace Park. Free admission. July 2022.

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July-August

Marina Movie Nights

Plan a date night at one of these outdoor film screenings at Burton Chace Park on select summer Saturdays. Free admission. TBA for 2022.

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December

Marina Lights

Marina Lights is a seasonal holiday light program at Burton Chace Park that runs nightly in December. Make a night of it with dinner at a waterfront restaurant, then stroll through the park to take in the holiday light displays. Free admission! Dec. 1-31 2022.

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December

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

Thousands of spectators congregate in Fisherman’s Village and Burton Chace Park to watch lighted boats on parade in the main channel. A 5-minute fireworks display will kick off the parade at 5:55 p.m. December 10, 2022 at 6 p.m.—8 p.m.

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December

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Head to Fisherman’s Village or anywhere near the South Jetty to enjoy the annual fireworks display and countdown to the New Year with fireworks at 8:59 p.m. and again at 11:59 p.m. Click button for more details.

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