TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Christmas season is upon us and, for Floridians, there’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than with a boat parade. For over 60 years, holiday boat parades have become a ...

Few things says holiday cheer like a boat bedecked in sparkling lights. The 117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade kicked off Wednesday night, dazzling the California harbor town with ships, ...

Plans for the centennial celebration of Lake Wallenpaupack, set for July 24 to 26, include a revival of a decorated boat parade, which was a popular feature in the early years of Wally Lake Fest held ...

(This story has been updated with information about the 2025 Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade) Christmas boat parades once again will light up Southwest Florida waterways this holiday season.

What would the Southern California holidays be without our annual free-to-watch boat parades? Head out to enjoy the colorful, free, festive atmosphere that always include lighted-up boats — and often ...