Join in the holiday cheer in downtown Gulfport at the Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s 39th Annual Christmas Boat Parade.
The parade is free to attend, but please consider donating unwrapped toys to Operation Santa, a charity event coordinated by the Gulfport Police Department. Toy donations may be dropped off at the clubhouse at the Boca Ciega Yacht Club or at the Gulfport Police Department.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
- Location: See decorated boats start at the Gulfport Municipal Marina and cruise around the Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve and in the canals of Town Shores, Pelican Bay, Skimmers Point, Bayview Circle and near the Pasadena Yacht & Country Club.
- Time: 6-8:30 PM
- Parking: Find information on parking in Gulfport.
Best Viewing Locations
- Catch the parade along the loop that passes by Clam Bayou Nature Park (29th Ave. S. and Miriam St. S., Gulfport), Osgood Point, Veterans Park (5417 Essex Ave. S., Gulfport), Gulfport Beach and Gulfport Pier to Dolphin Boulevard before cruising across to Isla del Sol and finally returning to the Gulfport Municipal Marina.
- Have a bite while watching the parade at waterfront restaurants like O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille or Neptune Grille in Gulfport.
- St. Pete Coastal Cruises has scheduled an island sunset & Christmas Boat Parade Cruise you can book a seat on.
Event Category
- Annual Festivals & Events
- Festivals
- Kids
Guest Information
- Family-Friendly
- Free Admission
- Outdoor Event