The parade is regarded by organizers as the longest running boat parade in Southern California and the United States.
A firework show kicked off the parade and then 100 decorated boats sailed around a 14-mile court in Newport Harbor.
Tickets to be a part of the parade are on sale for $32 on the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade website.
The last departure for the parade is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Newport Beach kicks off 111th Annual Christmas Boat Parade