Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade & Local Viewing Spots

While the Holiday season is nearly in full effect, there truly is no better way to kickstart the festivities than with the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade on December 4th from 6-8 pm. Starting at the North Palm Beach Marina and ending at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, the parade has over 80 boats that are adorned with endless lights and festive decorations; our waterways transform into a winter wonderland. You can’t miss the parade as it is led by a barge that lets off a constant stream of fireworks that light up the night sky... Gather your friends, family, and loved ones as this is an event you simply cannot miss. Read below to see where you can watch the show and find accessible parking in Jupiter, Florida.

Where can you watch the parade?

Sawfish Bay Park, Harbourside Place, Inlet Village, Lagoon Bridge, Jupiter Riverwalk, North Palm Beach Country Club, Waterway Cafe, U-Tiki, Jetty’s, Harbourside Place, Charlie and Joe’s at Love Street, and the Square Grouper Tiki Bar.
Reservations can be made at Seasons 52, the River House, and Waterway Cafe.

Toy Drive

Aside from the sheer joy of watching the parade, there is a bigger meaning behind it all. Every year, the Marine Industries Association that hosts the event encourages viewers to donate to local toy drives. You can do so by providing unwrapped toys or donating online at Marine Industries Association's Holiday Boat Parade website.

Tentative Schedule