Video above: Lighted boats cruise down the Hillsborough River for the 2023 parade.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Christmas season is right here. And what higher approach to have a good time the vacations— Florida type— than with boat parades?
For greater than 60 years, vacation boat parades have develop into a Florida custom each weekend main as much as Christmas, according to the Florida Rambler.
Seize your swimsuits and Santa hats and catch considered one of these 43 parades close to you.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Jiggs Touchdown Vacation Boat Parade in Bradenton
- 6106 63rd Road East
- Parade begins at sundown at Jiggs Touchdown
Jacksonville Lighted Boat Parade
- Begins at 6 p.m. on the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Resort
- The parade concludes with waterfall fireworks on Principal Road and Acosta Bridge
Friday, Dec. 6
Tarpon Springs Illuminated Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. down the Anclote River and into the bayous
- Santa will hand out treats in Spring Bayou
- Finest view spot: Whitcomb Bayou, Craig Park, or Spring Bayou
- Boats should be registered to enter for the judging at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Alafia Lighted Boat Parade
- Riverview Park and Civic Middle
- Parade begins at 5 p.m. at Williams Park and can conclude round 7 p.m. at River’s Edge for awards and a VIP occasion
Venice Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. simply north of the Albee Highway bridge
- Route will head south on the Intracoastal out to the channel marker within the jetty earlier than circling again, persevering with south and ending on the Circus Brudge
Fort Myers Seashore Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. at Salty Sam’s Marina
- Finest view spot: Finish of the canals or the fountain subsequent to Nervous Nellies
Lake Weir Vacation Boat Parade
- Pre-parade pageant with meals distributors, stay music, a toy drive, and an look from Santa begins at 10 a.m.
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. (boat launch at 5:30 p.m.) at Carney Island Boat Ramp
- The parade will finish at Eaton’s Sandbar and Grill
Mount Dora Lighted Boat Parade
- Downtown Waterfront and Donnelly Park
- Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Lighthouse throughout from Gilbert Park on Tremain Road and Liberty Road
- The Marine Corps Reserve will probably be accepting new unwrapped toys or money donations from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Palm Seashore Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. at North Palm Seashore Marina on Marina Drive
- Volunteer bosts will journey for dockside pickups for Toys for Tots donations
- Finest view spots: North Palm Seashore Marina, Juno Park, Bert Winters Park, Sawfish Bay Park, and Harbourside Place
Palm Valley Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. one mile south of Palm Valley Bridge
- Route heads north for seven miles, ending in Marsh Touchdown
- Finest view spots: Close to the bridge, finish of Canal Road, Mickler’s Wharf, or eating places alongside Roscoe Boulevard
Sunday, Dec. 8
Leesburg Christmas on the Water
- Pre-parade actions start at 5 p.m. with vacation music and stay performances, meals vehicles, lighting ceremony and free hay rides
- Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. at Venetian Gardens Park
- To enter, contact Fred O’Brien at 352-326-8274
Friday, Dec. 13
Cocoa Village Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. at Coca Riverfront Park
- All proceeds profit the Sharing Middle of Central Brevard
Lantana-Boynton Seashore, Delray Seashore Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean Avenue Bridge in Lantana
- Route will head south into Delray Seashore
- Finest view spots: Boynton Harbor Marina, Intracoastal Park, Jaycee Park, Veterans Park, and Knowles Park
- Toys for Tots will gather new, unwrapped toys
Pompano Seashore Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 7 p.m. at Lake Santa Barbara
- Route will journey north to Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Seashore
- Finest view spots: Sullivan Park, North Riverside Park, Scott Winters Memorial Park, NE sixteenth Road Park, Harbor’s Edge Park, Alsdorf Park, and the eating places alongside the Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano, Lighthouse Level, and Deerfield Seashore
Saturday, Dec. 14
Clearwater Vacation Lighted Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. on Mandalay Channel
- Boats will journey alongside the inlets of Island Estates and beneath the Memorial Causeway Bridge to wrap up on the Clearwater Yacht Membership
Madeira Seashore Competition of Lights Illuminated Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on the American Legion Publish and can finish at John’s Cross
- There will probably be vacation music, meals, and spirits
- Finest view spot: ROC Park
Apollo Seashore Mild Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. close to marker 12 within the south basin of Apollo Seashore
Manatee River Vacation Boat Parade
- Pre-parade festivities embrace vacation music and the annual celebration on Outdated Principal Road
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. in Bradenton
- Finest view spots: Riverhouse, Pier 22, and the Bradenton Yacht Membership
Sarasota Vacation Boat Parade of Lights
- Parade ebigins at 6 p.m.
- Finest view spots: Bayfront Park and Marina Jack (reservations required)
Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins after darkish on the Homosassa River and Costs Creek
- Boats will journey to the Marguerita Grille and across the eating places, parks, and marinas
Sebring Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 7 p.m. on Large Lake Jackson
- Route will go from Don Jose Mexican Restaurant, across the lake and again to the restaurant
- Finest view spots: Don Jose’s, Veterans Seashore, Metropolis Peir, Hidden Seashore, Crescent Seashore, and Sundown Grille
Key Largo Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at mile marker 103 Bayside in Blackwater Sound
- Finest view spots: Jimmy Johnson’s Large Chill, Sundowner’s, and the Caribbean Cub
Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay
- Parade begins at 6:15 p.m.
- Finest view spots: Naples Metropolis Dock (ticketed), Pinchers Tin Metropolis, Riverwalk Restaurant, Naples Touchdown, Kelly’s Fish Home, The Boat Home on Naples Bay, and Bayview Park
New Smyrna Seashore Boat Parade
- Parade will move Riverside Park in downtown NSB and alongside the North Causeway to Riverview and can circle again to Riverside Park
- Finest view spots: Riverside Drive, Smyrna Yacht Membership, Riverside Park, Anglers Yacht CLub, NSB Boat & Ski Membership, Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille, and The Grille at Riverview
St. Augustine Regatta of Lights
- Parade begins on the St. Augustine Yacht Membership
- Finest view spots: The bayfront seawall between Bridge of Lions and the Castillo de San Marcos and any eating places going through the river
Indian River County Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. in Vero Seashore
- Finest view spots: Merrill Barber Bridge, Riverside Cafe, Riverside Park, Veterans Memorial Island, Quail Valley River Membership, Younger’s Park, and Royal Palm Pointe
Martin County Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. in Stuart
- Finest view spots: Stuart Metropolis Docks, Stuart Riverwalk, Evans Crary Bridge, Sandspirit Park,a dn Manatee Pockets dock
St. Lucie County Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. in Fort Pierce
- Finest view spots: Fort Pierce Cirt Marina Boat Ramp/Park, South Causeway, Museum Pointe Park, Riverside eating places alongside A1A, and South Jetty Park
Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Bay Water Boat Membership
- Route strikes east on the Imperial River previous Riverwalk Park and U.S. 41
Carrabelle Vacation on the Harbor and Boat Parade of Lights
- Parade festivities start at 11 a.m. by way of 6 p.m. with music, purchasing, pageant distributors, and a go to from Santa
- Route will go alongside the Carrabelle River, east of Apalachicola on U.S. 98
- Parade will conclude with a fireworks present
Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale
- Route strikes east to the Intracoastal Waterway, then heads north on the Intracoastal to Lake Santa Barbara
- Finest view spots: Excessive Taylor Birch State Park and Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park
Cocoa Seashore Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Marker 101 close to Centennial Park on SR-520
- Finest view spots: Sundown Cafe, Wildlife Watersports, Finish of South Banana River Boulevard, and Cove Park
Key West Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 8 p.m. at Key West Bight Marina on the Historic Seaport
- Boats are inspired to be adorned to attain bragging rights and prizes
Sunday, Dec. 15
Redington Seashore and Indian Shores Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. simply south of the Park Boulevard Bridge
- Boats will journey south by way of the Intracoastal Waterway and finish on the American Legion Publish 273
Destin Harbor Lights Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. adopted by fireworks at 7:30 p.m.
- Finest view spots: eating places in Harborwalk Village, the Destin Bridge, the docks of the Harborwalk Boardwalk and the seashores at Norriego Level
Palm Coast Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. on the Cochise Waterway
- Free shuttle service out there between the Palm Coast Group Middle, the Daytona State School car parking zone and European Village
Friday, Dec. 20
Lake Osborne Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 7 p.m. on the Hive Waterfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Lantana
- Finest view spots: John Prince Park and the campground space
Saturday, Dec. 21
Tampa Riverwalk Lighted Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. on the southern tip of Davis Islands and goes as much as Sparkman Wharf
- Finest view spots: Armature Works, Channel Drive, Curtis Hixon, Davis Island, Harbour Island, Sparkman Wharf, and Water Works Park
Treasure Island Vacation Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. simply south of Treasure Island Causeway
- Finest view spots: Treasure IslandGolf & Tennis Membership, alongside the Treasure Island causeway Bridge and John’s Cross
Crystal River Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. in Kings Bay
- Theme: Hallmark Motion pictures and Vacation Movies
- Finest view spots: Crackers Restaurant, Dockside Ice Cream/Charlie’s Restaurant, The Crab Plant, Pete’s Pier, The Port Resort/Waterfront Social Restaurant
Punta Gorda Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 inside Punta Gorda Isles
- Finest view spot (by boat): Almar Drive
Daytona Seashore Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. alongside the Halifax River
- Advantages the VEterans Help Fund
- Finest view spots: Chart Home Restaurant, Daytona Marina and Boat Works, Metropolis Island, Manatee Island, and Halifax Harbor Marina
Marco Island Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. on the Marco River
- Finest view spots: The Esplanade on SMokehouse Bay and Snook Inn
