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Join us and take part in the parade! The 60th Annual Festival of Lights Boat parade will take place December 12th, 2026. The parade will begin at 6:30pm at the ROC Park. The parade will travel through majority of the fingers through Madeira Beach and end in John's Pass at approx. 8:30pm - 9pm. It is FREE to participate in the parade.
Boat Parade Guidelines
Boat number needs to be WELL LIT and displayed on the starboard side. All boats that require a bridge opening of Tom Stuart Causeway should gather toward the front of the parade line. Boat parade will be on VHF Channel 68. Parade will begin approximately between 6:15 – 6:30 in front of ROC Park. Lead boat will be a 20’ yellow Sea Hunt, boat #32. There will be a snowman on the T-top. Larger vessels should use their own discretion when navigating the narrow canals. If you do not feel comfortable you do not have to enter a canal. Just wait at the opening of the canal and hop back in line. If you have any questions, please call or text Brian Crabtree at (727) 409-0584. E-mail, bcrabtree@madeirabeachfl.gov
