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Corona del Mar Christmas Walk kicked off the holiday season with revelry, fanfare and even the Grinch!

On Sunday, Dec. 3, the 44th Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk took place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., as crowds filled the CdM Village Business District with holiday spirit and merriment.

Every street corner from Avocado Avenue to Poppy Avenue exuded holiday cheer! From talented live entertainment, street performers and character artists to Santa visits and photo ops at Beach City Performance presented by Priestley Family Chiropractic, merchant celebrations & lively vendor booths, children’s activities and revelers decked out in their red and green finest (including festively adorned pets!).

The Newport Beach Fireman’s Grill served up hot dogs, the Beer & Wine Garden in the Lower Bandera parking lot was rockin’ all day with the Pinch Me! band, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve held their Toys for Tots Drive and the CdM Chamber held an opportunity drawing with more than $15,000 in prizes.

A special thanks to the CdM Chamber of Commerce for organizing the event, Presenting Sponsor Casey Lesher Coldwell Banker Realty, Visit Newport Beach for graciously provided the funding to light up CdM Village for the holidays with festive decorations and the many vendors, sponsors and volunteers who rolled up their sleeves as busy elves.

See you at next year’ CdM Christmas Walk, scheduled for December 8, 2024.

Corona del Mar Christmas Walk Grinch 1

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Photos by Lana Johnson

What’s a memorable holiday without the Grinch?

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(L-R) Tom Cozad with Bill Sharp, who is showing off his Christmas sweater!

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Posing with the holiday decked-out Moke

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Festive and fun…even the pooch

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CdM Chamber President and CEO Linda Leonhard stopped by the Edward Jones Investments table

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Tubaloo Dixieland performed at the corner of Marguerite and East Coast Highway

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Rich and Cristy Fischbeck (on the left) pose with friends

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Two of Santa’s elves

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Volunteers at the CdM Chamber table were busy selling tickets to the Opportunity Drawing

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A trio of angels

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Newport Beach Film Festival Co-founder and CEO Gregg Schwenk (second from right) with his Film Fest gang

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The Corona del Mar Residents Association table with President Debbie Stephens (second from left) and friends

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Now that is festive!

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Orange County Supervisor Karina Foley (left) was the Christmas Walk Ticket Sponsor

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Coco & Co. and their yummy dog treats

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Happy Holidays to all!