Newport Beach has several long-running holiday celebrations. One of the most colorful is the annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.
Every night from November 28 through January 4, the bay comes alive with more than 50 floating and lighted holiday trees that shimmer in the water.
The celebration has added fire dancers and photos with Santa on the weekends, while other festive amenities have been added nightly…