Happy new year to all, and Thank god it’s Friday (TGIF). I am sure you had a blast in the year 2019. Are you ready to achieve your goals for 2020? I hope you have already set your goals, and if not, it’s never too late. Hope on the 2020 train and List out your goals in your daily journal. I wish the year 2020 will bring a lot of joy and success for all of us. We haven’t planned for New Year’s Eve as such, but I was looking for something for an outdoor celebration. And I found Marina Del Ray’s Firework and glow party on Eventbrite at Burton Chace Park. It was fun to spend New Year Eve at Marina Del Ray.
Tips for Marina Del Ray glow party
- Admission to the glow party is free
- Burton Chace Park – 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- Arrive early to get parking in the nearest parking lot. It will cost $8 at Lot #77 and Lot #4 on Mindanao Way, but these lots fill-up early! Mindanao Way will be CLOSED when Lots #77 and 4 are FULL. Additional Event parking is available.
- Park Rules:- ALCOHOL & SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. NO unpermitted vending/sales at this venue
- Bring cash to buy food, beverages, and new year accessories.
- It is advisable to bring warm layers as it gets cold as midnight approaches.
- Bring a picnic blanket & chairs if you are planning to set up your space on grass because baby it’s cold outside.
Schedule for Marina Del Rey Glow Party & Fireworks
All the festivities start from & 7 pm, but people start getting there as early as 5 pm to save their spots. The fireworks will be done twice. Hence, parents of young kids don’t worry, kids can enjoy early fireworks, and then you can head home. The event schedule, according to Eventbrite, is as follows.
7:00 pm – Join us for a Glow Party with fun activities for the whole family! Featuring Live DJs, Dance Music, Dancers, Circuit Breaker Robot, Face Painting, Bubbles, Photo Booth, Free Giveaways, Food Trucks, and More!
8:59:30 p.m. – 30-second countdown and view the Times Square ball drop followed by an amazing 10-minute fireworks display.
11:59:30 p.m. – the 30-second countdown to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Marina del Rey, followed by another fantastic ten-minute fireworks display.
Best place to see fireworks
To watch these spectacular fireworks, Burton Chace Park is the most popular place among the locals. All the festivities happen there. Besides this park, Fisherman’s village is also an excellent place to enjoy the show. You can always go to any waterfront restaurants in Marina Del Ray to have a delicious meal and spectacular fireworks.
New year Eve at Marina Del Ray
We got parking 2 blocks away, so we walked all the way to Burton park. It was fun to feel the excitement in the air, and the new year vibe was just amazing. The event was family-friendly, and the Christmas lights were outstanding. You will find vendors on your way to the park selling glow accessories and balloons.
The place was full of people & kids. It was so much fun walking through the lit-up trees. I really like the centerpiece near the entrance. It was lit up the boat and written Marina Del Ray on it.
As we keep going to the park, we encountered a huge tree covered with bright yellow lights. You can also click pictures with angels. There was a small play area where they kept games like balls in a bucket, toss a bean bag, Jenga, etc.
Though all this thing is beautiful, the bridge has stolen the show. I really loved it a lot. You can see the picture. I mean, it looks like a fairy tale movie for me. And yes, don’t miss the hot cocoa from a local stand.
