20th Annual Woodie Parade

Starts at Paradise Cove and ends at Aviator Nation Dreamland

“Yes it’s that time of year again! The air is filled with the smell of pine, hot apple cider, sawdust, 30 weight oil . . . and burned clutches. Yes, it’s time for . . . . The 20th Annual Malibu Woodie Parade! For 20 years, Malibu’s - and the local band Malibooz’ - John Zambetti has organized the annual Woodie Parade, a celebration that features the wonderful vehicles harkening back to when Malibu put surfing on the map. Woodies usually carry surfboards and bikes. However, for the parade, they’re showcasing Christmas decorations and lights as they travel throughout the City with great fanfare. “John’s done it all!” Bill Sampson, owner of a 1948 Mercury Woodie, said with admiration and appreciation. “We’ve been doing this for 20 years and I’ve been to all the Malibu Woodie Parades. John founded the parade and he has organized each one - He’s dispensed goodies, gotten bands to appear, arranged all the stopping places and ensured we all had a wonderful time!” This year, the parade begins at Paradise Cove Restaurant at 1 pm. on December 17. The celebratory entourage will arrive at Dreamland between 1:30 and 1:45. Come join the fun as a spectator and watch - or follow - Malibu’s wonderful Woodie parade.