Vessels from private boats to giant showboats to corporate megayachts are all adorned with  thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens, and many other exciting features along the 12-mile parade route.

The holiday boat parade has a preshow of non-motorized vessels at 6:30 pm, viewing party doors open at 4:00 pm.

The parade starts at Stranahan House traveling east along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.

The 12-mile parade takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to view from one location (starting locations stagger as you travel north). 

List of other viewing areas includes:

Bridges

The Riverside Hotel

Downtowner Saloon

Various other locations along the parade route

Please check website to confirm other viewing areas and party options.

Check out our full list of South Florida's top holiday light displays!