Pinellas County
St. Petersburg Annual Illuminated Boat Parade | December 10 | 6pm
A day long family festival in downtown St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park. Food, drinks, great live entertainment and a variety of children’s activities followed by the spectacular 26th Annual Illuminated Boat Parade in the evening. The parade is free but there is a festival admission.
Island Estates Yacht Club Boat Parade | December 10 | 6:30pm
Decorated boats assemble in Mandalay Channel and head to Coachman Park, under the Memorial Causeway Bridge and to the Clearwater Yacht Club’s judging stand. Prizes awarded for best decorated boats.
Boca Ciega Yacht Club Lighted Christmas Boat Parade | December 10 | 6:00pm
Boca Ciega Yacht Club, a not- for-profit organization of over 200 family memberships, is holding its 31st Annual Lighted Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 10th, 2016
For information regarding participation, online registration or to be a sponsor, please visit www.sailbcyc.org/ChristmasBoatParade. Any questions contact Don or Jen Rogers at 727-345-7544, Barb or Jimmy Meyer at 727-430-7241 or boatparade@sailbcyc.org.
Treasure Island Holiday Boat Parade | December 11 | 6:20pm
Experience the spectacle that has been called “Las Vegas on Water” at this year’s TI Lighted Boat Parade. All Treasure Island residents are invited to the Cast-Off Party at The Club at Treasure Island featuring complimentary cake, hot dogs, coffee, cash bar and live entertainment! Enjoy a special guest appearance by Santa & Mrs. Claus.
All inquiries for the above can be directed to The Dockmaster’s Office at The Club TI at 727.367.4511×236 or at dockmaster@theclubti.com
Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade |December 17 | 6:30 pm
For further information on this event, please contact Public Services Supervisor Randy Schwab, at 727/595-6889, Mon - Fri, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
Hillsborough County
Apollo Beach Lighted Boat Parade | December 10 | Sunset
Tampa Sailing Squadron host the parade from 1250 Apollo Beach Blvd in Apollo Beach. Chili Cook-off for the after party. For more information contact Anthony Landi at anthonylandi01@gmail.com or 203-449-7035.
17th Annual Hillsborough River Holiday Boat Parade | December 18 | 6pm
Friends of the River’s 17th Annual Holiday Boat Parade is a celebration of life in a city with a river flowing through it! Mark your calendar for 1 week before Christmas
Twinkle in Tampa Bay Lighted Boat Parade | December 21 | 6:30pm
This Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade takes place along the water at Davis Island, Harbour Island and the Channelside District. You will be able to see the parade along the stretch of land from Davis Island to Channelside near downtown Tampa.
Channelside Boat Parade | December 19 | 6:30 pm
The Holiday Lighted Boat Parade takes place on the 19th of December at 6:30pm along the water at the by Davis Island, Harbour Island and the Channelside District. Come watch these festively decorated boats illuminate the sky and spread holiday cheer. Come down to Channelside Bay Plaza and enjoy the parade from the open wharf! You will be able to see the parade along the a great stretch of land from Davis Island to Channelside.
Manatee County
Manatee Holiday Boat Parade | December 10 | 6:30 pm
The parade of lighted boats begins at dusk near Snead Island. The route then proceeds east past the Bradenton Yacht Club, to Riverhouse Reef and Grill and the Regatta Pointe Marina. The parade turns south at the Green Bridge and moves onward to PIER 22 and the Twin Dolphin Marina. Public viewing sites are available from the Green Bridge Pier, Riverhouse Reef & Grill, PIER 22 and on the Riverwalk in downtown Bradenton.
To apply with your vessel, contact the Regatta Point Marina office at 941-729-6021 or download the registration form at regattapointemarina.com.
Sponsors to the 2016 Manatee Holiday Boat Parade include the Bradenton Herald, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Gettel Automotive and Wagner Realty.
Hernando County
Hernando Beach Boat Parade | December 10 | 6:30 pm
Hernando Beach Yacht Club annual Christmas boat parade will be held on Saturday, Dec 10, 2016, leaving our dock at 6:30 p.m. It will be traveling down Marlin canal, Cheeks Creek canal and return, then Tarpon canal ending at the boat ramp. You are invited to participate. Decorate your boat. Awards to be given. Entry fee is one unwrapped child's toy. Registration will be open at our clubhouse at 4163 Shoal Line Blvd. You are invited to view the parade from our deck or dock. Come and enjoy hot dogs, drinks, and some Christmas cheer. Our clubhouse will be open from 5 pm until after all boats have returned and awards announced. Website Flyer