Crime & Safety

Long Beach, Naples Holiday Boat Parade Canceled Over Tidal Flooding Concerns

The Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade was called off by organizers out of concern for public safety.

(CBS LA)

November 13, 2026

An 80-year holiday tradition in Long Beach has been canceled this year, as king tides are forecast for late December.

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The Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade was called off by organizers out of concern for public safety.

"This is for everyone's benefit. We take a step back, pause for one year, wait for the El Niño to go away, and focus our energies on making this place safe for everyone in years to come," Ben Fisher, the Naples Improvement Association president, said.

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