Annual Tarpon Springs Holiday Boat Parade

Get in the holiday spirit when you experience this festive boat parade in Tarpon Springs on Friday, Dec. 4! 

Parade Details

• Date: Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
• Location: Boats will proceed from Tarpon Landing Marina down the Anclote River to the parade's end at Craig Park/Spring Bayou.
• Time: 6-9 PM

Best Parade Viewing Spots

• Your best bet for viewing this festive boat parade is from Craig Park/Spring Bayou and Whitcomb Bayou — grab a spot anywhere along the shore.
• You might also consider reserving a table at a restaurant with bayou views such as Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Dimitri’s on the Water, The Limani, Tarpon Turtle Waterfront Grill’s patio or Capt’n Jack’s Waterfront Grill to watch decorated boats cruise by.
• Public spaces at the Tarpon Inn and Bayshore RV Park will also provide good views of the parade.
• Several sightseeing companies offer evening cruises or private charters during the time of the parade. Check availability with Spongeorama Cruise Lines and Odyssey Cruises.

Parking & Transportation

Local marinas and Craig Park will have limited parking available. It may be easiest to pay to park at any of the five public parking lots along Dodecanese Boulevard in downtown Tarpon Springs. 

PSTA bus routes 19, 91 and the Jolley Trolley make stops near the parade location.