Festival of Whales

Join us in the Whale Watching Capital of the World for the 53rd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales! Come celebrate this longstanding and iconic Dana Point tradition! March 1-3, 2024 Dana Point Harbor For full event schedule, visit https://festivalofwhales.com/ Kicking off the festivities is the Welcoming of the Whales ceremony by members of the local Acjachemen Nation on Friday, March 1st at the Ocean Institute. The annual Festival of Whales parade, featuring giant floats, marching bands, school groups, non-profit organizations, and military units will take place in the morning on Saturday, March 2nd. Festival of Whales "Magical Migration" Parade Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10am Dana Point Harbor The parade route starts at the Richard Henry Dana statue on the Island Way Bridge and proceeds over the bridge, then right on Dana Point Harbor Drive and continues until it ends at Golden Lantern. The parade can be viewed from sections of the Island Way bridge and along Dana Point Harbor Drive. On Sunday, bring your beach chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of music, food, and spirits! This free concert features bands playing on a specially designed floating dock. Festival of Whales Concert & BBQ Sunday, March 3, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm Baby Beach 34451 Ensenada Place

BBQ specialties will be available for purchase benefiting local nonprofit organizations. A Spirit Garden will be available for those 21 years of age and older, with proceeds benefiting the Marine Corps League South Coast Detachment.