2026 Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade

The City of Boynton Beach, in partnership with the City of Delray Beach, Town of Hypoluxo, and Town of Lantana, invites all local boaters to participate in this year’s Holiday Boat Parade! Boats must be decorated and lighted (no spotlights). The parade will form at the Ocean Avenue Bridge in Lantana (near Old Key Lime House) and starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 11th, traveling south to the C-15 Canal in Delray Beach (south of Linton Boulevard). 

Entry for the Holiday Boat Parade is FREE, however, each participant is required to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the mandatory captains' meeting. Toys will be donated to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. 

All skippers and mates are required to attend the mandatory captains’ meeting on Wednesday, December 9th, at Ford's Garage @ 6:30 pm. During the meeting important information will be shared from the BBPD Marine Unit.

Prizes will be awarded for First, Second, and Third Place in three size categories: Under 25 feet, 25 feet to 34 feet, and 35 feet and up. The City of Boynton Beach staff, Commissioners and Board Members may enter boats in the parade; however, they may not receive gifts or cash prizes. All boaters must finish the parade to be eligible for prizes.

Awards Dinner will follow the Parade on Wednesday, December 16th at Ford's Garage @6:30 pm. 

All participants will receive an invitation to the dinner, which will require an RSVP.

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the Annual Holiday Boat Parade with the City of Boynton Beach! This festive, free community tradition brings lighted boats to the Intracoastal Waterway in partnership with the City of Delray Beach, the Town of Hypoluxo, and the Town of Lantana.

All participating captains are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy as their entry fee, benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

With multiple prize categories and an Awards Dinner to close out the night, the Holiday Boat Parade is a fun and meaningful way to showcase your brand’s holiday spirit. Our sponsorship packages offer strong brand visibility, personalized engagement opportunities, and community goodwill reaching over 2000 attendees. View options below. 

For questions, contact Gregoireg@bbfl.us.