The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returns to Newport Harbor this December, and organizers are asking the public for help creating a theme for the historic holiday tradition. “After this past year, we are ready for some good news,” Steve Rosansky, president of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, told The Epoch Times. Each year, more than 100 decorated vessels make up the parade that travels a 14-mile parade route around Newport Harbor, passing by waterfront restaurants and businesses, hotels and private residences. Last year’s official event was cancelled by the chamber due to COVID-19 shutdowns. This year’s event will take place over five nights from Dec. 15 to 19. The event also extends on land with its concurrent “Ring of Lights” decorating contest that encourages residents and business owners to deck out their homes and businesses in conjunction with the parade. Humble Beginnings Over the past 113 years, the …