Past Events

Q: 4th of July on the Beach!

SUNSHINE, MUSIC, and FIREWORKS on the BAY!! Join us for our historic 4th of July annual INDEPENDENCE DAY on the BAY celebration! Come early to set up your spot on the beach for the most spectacular pyrotechnic fireworks show in Orange County! Bring your beach chairs and umbrellas for a fun day in the sun with live entertainment, food trucks, and a full bar. LIVE MUSIC starts at 2PM featuring Skynyrd Reloaded, Redneck Rodeo, and a surprise classic rock headliner! Our entertainment host is DJ, David Bugenske of Go Country 105 Radio and is open to all ages!! CONCERT General Admission, standing room only is FREE VIP Seating is $60 Onsite parking is $50 per car. Street parking is free. PYROTECHNIC FIREWORKS SHOW is sponsored by the City of Newport Beach and will start around 9 PM. BARN DANCE Starting at 10 PM, you can enjoy country music and dancing at the Back Bay Bistro.

Q: Concert - St. Vianney

Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at Island Home on Marine Ave. The concert will be held at St. John Vianney Chapel on Marine Avenue on Balboa Island. https://youtu.be/3VFkvU2bZ8k

Q: Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour

Tickets purchased online can be picked up at “will Call” after 9:30 a.m. the day of the event At the Balboa Island Museum located at 210 Marine Ave. Tickets can Also be purchased at the Museum the day of the event until 1:00p.m.. TIS THE SEASON... The winter holidays are always a festive time on Balboa Island. Many people visit the Island to enjoy not only the Newport Beach Boat Parade but to view the multitude of Island homes decorated for the holidays. During the holiday season the Island becomes an incredible display of decorations and lights of many colors. Magical! To add to the festivities this year the Balboa Island Improvement Association (BIIA) presents the 22nd Annual Holiday Home Tour. Eight home owners open their homes to display the unique character of island living during the holiday season. Each home is decorated for the holidays. The Annual Holiday Home Tour is the major fund raising event to support the Balboa Island Improvement Association. The mission of Association is to promote a sense of community while enhancing our island's beauty, safety and livability while preserving our unique culture.

Q: 2019 Annual Balboa Island Parade

Come and celebrate Balboa Island at the 2019 Annual Parade and Party. Music provided by the Fabulous Nomads and BIG Wednesday. Although the parade begins at 11AM, keep in mind that the bridge closes at 10:45. Come early and get some great seats. The parade is a very fun annual tradition on the island where locals enjoy hanging out and watching kids on scooters and bikes, groups of pets, old cars, golf carts, walking bananas, the USC Marching Band and soooo much more. If you see us ( Steve , Scarlett and Oliver), please say hi. If you want to be in this years photo album/video, we'd love to take your pic! Balboa Island Parade Video from 2017 https://youtu.be/Peot_X2h9nI Parade Photos from 2016 [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="3088,3084,3107,3087,3086,3089,3090,3113,3122,3130,3136,3133"]

Q: Balboa Island Tree Lighting and Snow Day

One of the most special times of the year when we get together for the tree lighting on Balboa Island. The tree lighting takes place in front the the fire station on Marine Avenue. The snow hill and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus take place on Marine ave between the fire station and The Village Inn. Come on down for this fun, family event and enjoy the music and festivities!