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8 Fabulous Christmas Holiday Annual Boat Parades To Experience In The USA



A popular activity for travelers to do during the Christmas season is to see and enjoy a holiday boat parade. Now, due to COVID restrictions, many of the state’s coastal communities have canceled or postponed their parades, but not all.

Here’s a roundup of the best boat parades all across the USA that are still on.


1) St. Augustine's Annual Christmas Parade, St. Augustine, Florida, December 4 2021


Experience St. Augustine's annual Christmas Parade with floats, marching bands, cars, horses, and the arrival of Santa! The parade starts at 9 a.m. by the Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine.


More Info:- https://allevents.in/augustine/st-augustines-christmas-parade/200021903299918 2) Boynton Beach Annual Holiday Boat Parade 2021, Boynton Harbor Marina, December 10, 2021




The Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade is hosted annually on the second Friday of December. The event features a variety of festively decorated boats and is a premier holiday attraction for the Boynton Harbor Marina. This year, the event is being held in partnership with the Town of Hypoluxo, the Town of Lantana, and the City of Delray Beach. Each year, a combination of privately owned and commercial vessels decked out with dazzling lights, holiday décor, and costumed captains compete in the modest, yet wildly popular boat parade. The festive flotilla lights up the Intracoastal waterways of beautiful Boynton Beach!




3) 33rd Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2021, Bonita Bill's Waterfront Cafe, December 4, 2021




Come out to Bonita Bill’s on Saturday, December 4th from 6-8 pm and be part of the 33rd Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade! Enjoy a night on the water full of Christmas spirit and spectacular up-close views of the dazzling brightly lighted, and decorated water crafts. It’s a fun and festive time along the waterway, where you may even see a few of Santa's elves dancing aboard to some festive music.




4) 3rd Annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade 2021, Bradenton Beach Marina, December 4, 2021


The 3rd annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade will be on December 4th, 2021 starting at 6:00 pm. Boat owners are invited to show off their holiday spirit and their beautifully lit vessels in a Parade along the Intracoastal Waterway. It is FREE to enter and we are offering cash prizes. Route: Vessels in the Parade will gather near the south end of Jewfish Key. The parade will head northwest along the Longboat Pass Bridge and then north up the Intracoastal Waterway. The parade will pass alongside the Bradenton Beach City Pier and end at the Bradenton Beach Marina.





5) The District's Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf, Washington DC, December 4, 2021



The District’s Holiday Boat Parade is a free DC holiday tradition featuring 60+ illuminated boats parading past The Wharf with fireworks! Visit The Wharf at 6:00 PM on Saturday, December 4, 2021, to watch the District's Holiday Boat Parade. Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. The District's Holiday Boat Parade is a giant holiday party: enjoy live music from Go Go Gadget, the Pacifico Beer, and Wine Garden, all emceed by host Tommy McFly.



6) Christmas Boat Parade 2021 Booze Cruise, Lake Union Charters, Seattle, December 23, 2021

Annual Christmas Boat Parade 2021 Seattle Seattle's Annual Christmas Boat Parade is a time-honored holiday tradition. Join us out on the water for our annual holiday boating event. Seattle Christmas Boat Parade is a Pacific Northwest – ‘must do’ staple. Enjoy a 4-hour party cruise aboard the Spirit of 76. Two Floors, Live DJ. HEATED throughout, Spacious indoor and outdoor areas to dance and enjoy the gorgeous views of Lake Washington, Lake Union, and the beautiful Seattle Skyline.


7) Seminole Hard Rock Annual Winterfest Boat Parade 2021, Fort Lauderdale, FL, December 11, 2021




South Florida’s biggest, one-day, live audience event Seminole hard Rock WinterFest Boat Parade is the perfect way to kick off this Holiday Season. This is the most-watched boat parade in the world.


Perched right on the Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale Bokamper's outdoor seating area is the perfect spot to watch this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Reserve a premium seat starting at $125 and you’ll be in the front row watching as all types of watercraft, from kayaks to mega-yachts, parade through the waterway in a never-ending, dazzling display of light and sound that transforms the Intracoastal into a floating stage. Enjoy music, performances, and fireworks from the comfort of our patio or dock.





8) Sons of American Legion Christmas Boat Parade 2021, American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291, Newport Beach, December 17 2021


This is a rare opportunity to attend a holiday event at the American Legion which is typically open to “members only”. In the spirit of the holidays, please dine on one of the nights when the award-winning annual Christmas Boat Parade will be showcased in the spectacular Newport Harbor.

The festivities kick off Saturday, December 18th, and run through Sunday, December 23rd, 2021. It is already sold out for Saturday night! There will be over 200 boats and ships artfully decorated and dressed for the holidays. Many boats will have cheerful holiday music, carolers on-board, and boaters will be waving to people on shore and wishing them a Happy Holiday. It is truly an evening of fun for the entire family.
















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