Join us for a night filled with holiday cheer and wonder as the annual Lighted Boat Parade returns on Friday,December 11, 2026, 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 11, 2026 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 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The route will end at Jim's Pier.
