Downtown St. Pete Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

Don't miss the chance to see St. Pete's beautiful downtown waterfront lit up during the annual holiday boat parade, beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday, Dec. 12 from St. Pete Municipal Marina! 

Parade Viewing Locations

Spectators will be able to view the boats near the St. Pete Pier, the Vinoy yacht basin, from North Shore Park and Flora Wylie Park. 

Parking & Transportation

Free street parking and some lot parking is available near North Shore Park and Vinoy Park. In addition, the St. Pete Pier has parking lots where metered parking is available. There are several parking garages within walking distance of the parade viewing area. See more St. Pete parking information.

You may want to consider using a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft, or taking public transportation such as the free downtown Looper trolley. 

Parade Sponsors

Parade sponsors include: Pier Dolphin Cruises, Nautical Sounds, Jon Reno LaBudde & Sons, Waters Wealth Management, Chris Waters Personal Injury Attorney and Bob Kane Mortgages.

Follow Pier Dolphin Cruises on Facebook and Instagram for more details and updates.

More Details to Come

For a special on-the-water experience, Tampa Bay Watch offered a holiday lighted boat parade cruise from the St. Pete Pier District in 2025. St. Pete Coastal Cruises also offered a special three-hour holiday cruise that year. It's not yet confirmed whether either cruise will return in 2026, so check back later for updates.