2022 Holiday Boat Parades on the Tampa Bay Beaches
2022 Holiday Boat Parades on the Tampa Bay Beaches
All will be merry and very bright for another year of our coastal Christmas tradition – Holiday Boat Parades! Have a seat by the water and see the boats twinkle as they float by, or even captain your own decorated vessel. The Tampa Bay Beaches will have parades all throughout December 2022 for you to watch or participate in, and we have them all here for you.
ST. PETE BEACH BOAT PARADE
Kick-off the holiday season with the first boat parade of the year in St. Pete Beach. Bring your blanket or chair and find your spot in Horan Park to watch the lighted boats go by. The parade will go though Blind Pass Bridge in St. Pete Beach traveling South to the Pinellas Bayway Bridge.
Friday, December 2nd
6:00 PM
Horan Park
7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach, FL
SOUTH PASADENA BOAT PARADE
South Pasadena is hosting a viewing party at Barbara Gilberg Park. The parade is in partnership with MarineMax and is still accepting boat registrations until December 5th! Grab your family and friends and enjoy this waterfront show.
Friday, December 9th
6:30 PM
Barbara Gilberg Park
1600 Pasadena Ave S, St Petersburg, FL
MADEIRA BEACH BOAT PARADE
There are two places where you can watch the Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Holiday Boat Parade. You can enjoy the Merry Market at ROC Park with live music and a kick-off party on the seawall. Or enjoy the views from John’s Pass Boardwalk with a variety of restaurants and local shops!
Saturday, December 10th
6:30 PM
ROC Park or John’s Pass Boardwalk
Other ways to watch the parade:
- Pirate Ship Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Boat Parade Viewing Cruise
- Dolphin Quest Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Boat Parade Viewing Cruise
- Caddy’s John’s Pass Boat Parade Watch Party
TREASURE ISLAND
Treasure Island’s route weaves through the city, starting just south of the Treasure Island Bridge, traveling south of Paradise Island, back through the Treasure Island Causeway Bridge, around the Isles of Palms and Capri, and finishes at John’s Pass. This holiday celebration is open to the public for view at the Treasure Bay Park with a DJ, a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, interactive entertainers, and food/beverage concessions.
Saturday, December 17th
5:00 PM
Treasure Bay
10315 Paradise Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Other ways to watch the parade:
- FUSION Resort Treasure Island Holiday Boat Parade Viewing Party
- Dolphin Quest Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade Viewing Cruise
- Pirate Ship Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade Viewing Cruise
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH
Get out your score cards ready to vote on your favorite show of lights! Join the Annual City of Indian Rocks Beach Christmas Lighted Boat Parade at the Holiday Inn Harbourside. Indian Rocks will start their parade under the Walsingham Bridge, and finish at Harbor Drive North.
Saturday, December 17th
7:00 PM
THE REDINGTONS & INDIAN SHORES
This joint parade will begin at the tip of Harbor Drive, Madeira Beach, and visit every cove all the way up to Indian Shores, just past Island Marine Rentals: 20045 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785.
Sunday, December 18th
6:00 PM
Chief E.D. Williams Park (Behind Town Hall)
19305 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Shores, FL
Other ways to watch the parade: