Morro Bay Lights Up the Harbor

Written by Neil Farrell

Neil has been a journalist covering the Estero Bay Area for over 27 years. He’s won numerous journalism awards in several different categories over his career.

January 4, 2026

Morro Bay’s Lighted Boat Parade was a dazzling success both in turnout and the weather. Normally a 50-50 chance of it being cold or windy, Dec. 13 was a clear, calm and almost balmy evening with hundeds of people lining the waterfront from Morro Rock to Tidelands Park. The decorated boats included sailboats, motor boats, electric boats, and pontoon boats, with a number of commercial fishing boats and more lighting up the harbor for Christmas. 

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