November 13, 2022

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade Announces 2022 Grand Marshal County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Celebrity Grand Marshals David Foster and Katharine McPhee

The 60th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade Returns December 10

MARINA DEL REY, CA (November 13, 2022)—The 60th annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade will again be shining brightly this year on Saturday, December 10, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Grand Marshal County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Celebrity Grand Marshals David Foster and Katharine McPhee will kick-off the boat parade at 5:55 p.m. with spectacular fireworks display over the marina. The theme for the 2022 boat parade is “Sparkle on the Water.”

Immediately following the fireworks display, the grand marshal boat will lead the boat parade from the east end of the main marina channel near Basin D down to the west end near the breakwater, and turn around to create an oval parade route in the channel. Judges will be placed at various locations in the marina, and spectators are welcome to view the parade from all public areas. The parade route remains the same as in previous years.

Over thirty thousand spectators make the journey each year to the marina for this festive event. It was in 1963 when the first boat parade circled the main basin. There were only about 100 boats in the entire marina, 20 of which entered that first parade. The marina now houses 4,602 boat slips in 22 anchorages. Last year over 80 boats entered the parade. All boat owners are invited to register at the MDR Holiday Boat Parade website, https://mdrboatparade.org, decorate their boats, and compete for prizes.

About David Foster:
David Foster is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and Three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Songs,” Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé.

Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than DAVID FOSTER He has created hit songs for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind Fire, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall Oates, Brandy, ’N Sync, Boz Scaggs, and Gloria Estefan.

Foster is gearing up to take on Broadway with several projects including writing the music for a new musical about the iconic animated character “Betty Boop.” He is also writing the music for a musical based on the Amy Bloom novel and New York Times bestseller “Lucky Us.”

About Katharine McPhee:
Katharine McPhee can most recently be seen starring in the Netflix Original Series COUNTRY COMFORT. Previously she starred as ‘Paige Dineen’ on the CBS’ spy drama SCORPION and was featured in NBC’s award-winning musical series SMASH, executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Her other television credits include CSI: NY, COMMUNITY and FAMILY GUY.

Katharine appeared on the big screen in Columbia’s romantic comedy THE HOUSE BUNNY. In addition to her acting career, she finds great success in the music space after her turn on Season 5 of AMERICAN IDOL. Katharine’s first single debuted at #2 on the Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart. Her debut album landed on the Billboard 200 chart and went gold in 2008.

Katharine also has a presence in theater, having recently starred in both the U.S. and U.K. productions of ‘Waitress.’

The Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade is a non-profit organization. This year’s presenting sponsor is Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.
For MDR Holiday Boat Parade interviews and press opportunities: Media contact: Bill Bracken Bill@bradlachman.com 818-954-0473