"Where the Palm Trees Glisten" will be the theme at the 2016 Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade and the Best Dressed Homes and Bridges Contest.

Gondolas and crafty wind-powered vessels are all welcome to participate in the annual parade set for Sunday, December 11. Boats will line up at 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Eastern and Carroll Canals with the parade to start at 4 p.m.

Winners of the Best Dressed Homes and Bridges contest, which will be judged on Saturday December 10th, will be announced at the start of the boat parade. Prizes will also be awarded for best boat decorations and originality.

More details and parade route here!

Bring the kids for Halloween pre-gaming at the Kids' Canalloween party at Linnie Park. Hosted by the Venice Canals Association, the annual event will have games, face painting, and of course, treats to start their stash before heading out to trick-or-treat.

The Venice Canals will host its annual Fourth Of July festivities on Monday, July 4 at 1 p.m. starting with a community barbecue followed by the Rubber Ducky Race and Downwind Regatta.  

Location // 2400 block of Grand Canal (at the intersection of Court C)
& along Linnie Canal to Eastern Canal

Community BBBQ @ 1 p.m.

1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
$5: Hamburgers, turkey burgers, and hot dogs from Mark’s Fire Grill.

Rubber Ducky Race @ 1:30 p.m.

The Rubber Ducky Race begins at the Dell Avenue Bridge over Linnie Canal and finishes at Linnie at Eastern Canal. To enter the race, purchase a ducky on the day of the race starting at 10 a.m. They always sell out, so get there early or purchase one in advance on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3rd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dell Ave and Court D (across from the park).

Linnie Canal Downwind Regatta @ 1:45 p.m.

If it floats, it’s a boat. Open to the entire community and anyone in a wind-powered boat. Downwind Regatta Prizes include the following

$150 Most Creative entry to finish the race.
$100 First Place
$50 Second Place
$25 Third Place

// Rubber Ducky Race @ 1:30 p.m.

Comical and always-entertaining, the 11th annual Rubber Ducky Race starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Dell Ave. Bridge over Linnie Canal. Hundreds of rubber duckies will be tossed into the canals for a chance to bob downstream and dodge gondolas for a fierce float to victory. Get in on the action and purchase a $5 ducky ahead of time starting Saturday, June 27 and Sunday June 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Dell Ave. and Court D. (across from the Children's Park). Duckies are also available on the day of the race from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., or until they sell out, which they always do. Cash prizes will be announced on event day.

// Downwind Regatta @ 1:45 p.m.

The Linnie Canal Downwind Regatta starts at 1:45 p.m. at Grand Canal, and according to the rules, "if it floats, it's a boat." The race is open to the community and anyone with a wind-powered boat. Entrants must fill out this entry form. Top prize is $150 to the most creative entry to finish the race; $100 for first place; $50 for second; and $25 for third.

// BBQ @ 12 to 2 p.m.

Hamburgers, turkey burgers, and hot dogs from Mark's Fire Grill will be offered for $5 each and includes a bottle of water. Food tickets are available for purchase at Linnie and Grand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information or to volunteer, email contact@venicecanalsassociation.org.

Los Angeles Magazine's "Best Walking Tour" of 2012 and 2013 presents their fourth annual Venice Canals Holiday Lights Tour.

Once a year, the Venice Canals sparkle with the reflection of lights. Vintage Venice Reel to Real Tours takes you there. Start the afternoon traveling back in time over a hundred years as you view film clips going back to 1910 on an iPad, watching long-gone roller coasters, piers and trolleys spring back to life before your eyes while standing at the actual spots.

Spend the day with Chaplin, Schwarzenegger and The Doors, watching film clips in the shooting locations, walking right where they walked! You’ll also see all the hidden gems known only to the locals, along with all the iconic attractions on the beach.

As the sun sets, we’ll head to the Canals to see the stunning holiday lights covering the bridges and houses.

Tour runs from 2:00 to 5:30, daily from December 15 to January 4th. Tours are limited to eight guests and sell out quickly, so book yours now. 

Tickets: https://www.zerve.com/VeniceWalks/Holiday

Information: 424-999-8687 or vintagevenicetours@gmail.com