Saturday's car parade will not only carry the menorah, but various community members will participate, as well. In the past, people have sat on their front steps and porches to watch the parade go by. Educating parade-watchers about Jewish history, including, of course, the story of Hanukkah, will be important.

The free celebration takes place at the Newport Beach shopping center Sunday at 3 p.m., featuring holiday crafts, dreidels, doughnuts and free activities for kids.