Christmas in Los Cabos does not look like Christmas anywhere else. The air is warm, the sea is calm and the bay, for a few nights, is strung with lights. It is the season when families return, friends gather and the cape feels most like a celebration.
The Nautical Christmas Parade
The signature event is the Mar y Christmas nautical festival in Cabo San Lucas, a parade of decorated boats that crosses the bay toward the marina. Past editions were held in mid-December, on Dec. 13 and 14 in 2024 and Dec. 14 in 2025, with the parade leaving the hotel zone and arriving at the marina around dusk. The 2026 date has not been confirmed, so expect mid-December and verify with Visit Los Cabos.
Good viewing points include Médano Beach and the marina walkway. Better still, watch from a terrace: stay in Cabo Marina or Cabo Downtown and the show comes to you.
Christmas Dinner Without the Dishes
Our concierge can arrange a private chef for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, a decorated table, groceries stocked before arrival and a quiet moment on the terrace once the plates are cleared. Many families pair it with a sunset sail the day before.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s in Cabo can be a beach dinner, a rooftop toast or a long table at home. Fireworks over the water are part of the tradition in the marina area. Details for 2026 are still to be announced, so we recommend deciding your plan early; the best tables and the best homes go first.
FAQ
When is the Cabo San Lucas Christmas boat parade?
Past editions were in mid-December. The 2026 date is to be confirmed.
Where is the best place to watch it?
From a terrace in Cabo Marina or Cabo Downtown, or from Médano Beach or the marina walkway.
Can the concierge arrange Christmas dinner at home?
Yes: private chef, groceries and table setup, arranged ahead of your arrival.
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