Saturday, December 7, 2024!
Join us for a night filled with holiday cheer and wonder as the annual Lighted Boat Parade returns on Saturday, December 7, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. Come and watch as boats of all sizes cruise by decorated in their holiday finest. Designated viewing areas throughout the route offer FREE public viewing as the bay sparkles with the light of these beautifully decorated boats! If you would like to be in the parade, entry is free, and there are prizes for the top boats in each category.
Registration Information
REGISTRATION IS FREE!
AWARDS & JUDGING
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Overall Boats.
CAPTAIN'S MEETING - MANDATORY
12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the SPI Convention Center (7355 Padre Blvd.) Boat numbers and instructions will be provided.
CATEGORIES
• Commercial Boats
• Medium/Large Boats (25 ft. & over)
• Small/Medium Boats (24 ft. & under)
MAP ROUTE
Boats will meet at the Sea Ranch Marina (SPI) on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Route will end at Jim's Pier.
More Information
- FREE Event!
- Best viewing areas include restaurants along the Laguna Madre Bay in the Entertainment District.
- Fireworks will begin immediately following the parade.
- TRAFFIC: We encourage you to arrive early as our neighbors in Port Isabel will be hosting their Christmas Street Parade. Access to the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway will be restricted beginning at 5:15 p.m.
