The Friends of Castaic Lake and the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation are sponsoring the 17^th annual Winter Magic Festival, featuring a lighted boat parade.

The event will begin at Castaic Lake at 2 p.m. with children’s games, snow to play in, food and snacks. Music will follow, with the arrival of Santa Claus before a breathtaking display of holiday lights on boats that will parade around the lower lagoon.

Boat entries are free this year and sign-up information is available at 661-257-4050 and online at www.castaiclake.com. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and cash awards will be given to the winning boats.

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Great prizes will also be awarded at a raffle throughout the evening. Raffle tickets will be given to everyone that brings an unwrapped toy ($10 or greater in value) or canned food products.

Vehicle entrance fee is $11 before 4 p.m. and free after 4. Walk-in entrance is free. Additional information is available by calling 661 257-4050