Wednesday, December 18

Filmmaker, Producer and Director

McG

McG is a filmmaker who has directed 11 feature films and eight television pilots. He is believed to be the only person in Hollywood history to have written a No. 1 song, produced a No. 1 TV show and directed a No. 1 movie. His features, including Charlie’s Angels and Terminator Salvation, have grossed over $1.2 billion at the box office. In television, he directed the pilots for “Fastlane” (Fox), “Chuck” (NBC), “The Mysteries of Laura” (NBC), “Shadowhunters” (Freeform), “Lethal Weapon” (Fox) and “Turner & Hooch” (Disney +). McG is the executive producer of over 800 hours of primetime network television, including long-running hits “The O.C.” and “Supernatural.”

McG began his career as a songwriter, co-writing the No. 1 songs “Fly,” “Every Morning” and “Someday” for childhood friends Sugar Ray. During this time he also directed over 50 music videos for a wide range of artists including Sublime, Smash Mouth, and Wyclef Jean.

McG’s feature film directorial debut was the 2000 blockbuster Charlie’s Angels. The film opened at No. 1 domestically and became the biggest opening ever for a first-time director. His other directorial credits on the feature side include Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, We Are Marshall, This Means War, 3 Days to Kill, The Babysitter, The Babysitter: Killer Queen, Rim of the World, Family Switch, and Uglies.

In 2001, McG founded his production company Wonderland Sound and Vision. Wonderland produced the breakout hits Tall Girl, The DUFF, Holidate, and Love Hard. The company’s most recent release is the McG-directed feature, Uglies, starring Joey King. Wonderland is currently in post-production on the McG-directed feature: Way of the Warrior Kid, starring Chris Pratt.

Thursday, December 19

CHILDREN FROM OLIVE CREST

Olive Crest is an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis.

Friday, December 20

LOCAL HEROES:
NEWPORT BEACH POLICE
AND
NEWPORT BEACH FIRE AND LIFEGUARD DEPARTMENTS

Cheer on our local Fire and Police departments, those first-responders and lifesavers who serve our communities, as they lead the evening’s festivities.

Saturday, December 21

A Night of Holiday Classics

Celebrate the season with live performances of beloved holiday songs, featuring a Bruno Mars cover band, bringing musical magic to the illuminated parade route for an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Sunday, December 22

CORONA DEL MAR HIGH SCHOOL DRUM LINE

The CdM Drum Line is one of the premier performing groups at Corona del Mar High School. It serves as a musical ambassador, performing regularly in pep rallies as well as school and community events.