Illustration of small red wooden boats with string lights carrying figures in Santa hats past a lighthouse and a snowy pier (Palm Valley Holiday Boat Parade)

Palm Valley Holiday Boat Parade

Spectators gather along the shoreline to watch a procession of brightly lit holiday boats cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway. The celebration also features decorated docks lining the water as part of a land-based decorating contest judged by volunteers on the water. Friends and families celebrate along the shoreline as the waterway transforms into a river of light.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

6pm.

Ages

All ages

Going?

Location

Intracoastal Waterway · Intracoastal Waterway, Florida, Palm Valley, FL Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and fans of festive light displays

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Choose a shoreline viewing spot along the route, which runs north from a mile south of the Palm Valley Bridge to Marsh Landing.
  • Look for decorated docks as well as boats; the docks take part in a land-based decorating contest.
  • If you want to enter a boat, use the parade registration option before the event.
  • Gather with friends or family along the Intracoastal Waterway to watch the procession.

Links & Contact

Run by The Annual Palm Valley Boat Parade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the parade suitable for?

Friends and families of all ages gather along the Intracoastal Waterway.

What can spectators see along the waterway?

Decorated boats cruise along the Intracoastal, and decorated docks take part in a land-based contest.

What is the parade route?

It starts one mile south of the Palm Valley Bridge and heads north to the last home in Marsh Landing.

Can boat owners take part in the parade?

A registration option is provided for parade participants.

How are the decorated docks judged?

Volunteers on the water judge the land-based decorating contest.

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