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Marina Boat Parade

Dec. 11, fireworks 5:55 p.m., parade 6 p.m., free Marina del Rey Boat Harbor, MDR, best viewing spots are Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village, www.mdrboatparade.org.

Every holiday season, the Marina Channel features a parade of decorated boats in competition. This year’s theme is “Rock n’ Roll Christmas,” with Grand Marshall Larry Morgan of The Sound 100.3 FM.

Athletic Fundraiser

for Samohi Wrestling

Dec. 12, 11 a.m.to 5 p.m., free

Parking Lot,

Santa Monica High School

601 Pico Boulevard., 310.804.5202.

The theme is “Shop, Eat, Fun, a Big A-Fair,” with vendors, food and drinks, activities, mobile testing lab, free posture exams for kids, blood pressure screenings, and more.

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