SW Florida friends! The Holiday Boat Parades are right around the corner.
Perfect for:
Family outings
Visitors looking for local cheer
Anyone who loves SW Florida holiday magic on the water
Saturday, Dec. 6
Fort Myers Beach Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. at Salty Sam’s Marina
- Vessels will make a second loop through the back bay to give everyone another chance to enjoy
Venice Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. just north of the Albee Road bridge
- Route will head south on the Intracoastal out to the channel marker in the jetty before circling back, continuing south and ending at the Circus Bridge
Saturday, Dec. 13
Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay
- Parade begins at 6:15 p.m.
- Best view spots: Naples City Dock (ticketed), Pinchers Tin City, Riverwalk Restaurant, Naples Landing, Kelly’s Fish House, The Boat House on Naples Bay, and Bayview Park
Saturday, Dec. 20
Marco Island Christmas Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6 p.m. on the Marco River
- Best view spots: The Esplanade on Smokehouse Bay and Snook Inn
Punta Gorda Boat Parade
- Parade begins at 6:30 within Punta Gorda Isles
- Best viewing spot is along Almar Drive
See my website for the complete Florida Holiday Boat Schedule