2026 Boat Parade Sign up
About the application
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.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Entry for the Holiday Boat Parade is FREE, however, each captain is required to bring a new unwrapped toy to the captains’ meeting. Toys will be donated to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Captain's Name
- Captain's Phone Number
- Vessel Name
- What Type of Boat
- Boat Brand?
- FL or DOC?
- What is your Boat Length?
- Please provide a jolly description of your boat, or any other information that we can share with attendees who view the parade from the Boynton Harbor Marina. This will be read by the Emcee when your boat is passing in front of the judges. Boat description can also be sent to Inskeepb@bbfl.us at a later date.
- By signing below, you agree that you understand that the captains’ meeting is MANDATORY.
- By signing below, you agree that you will bring a new unwrapped toy to the captains’ meeting.
- T-Shirt #1 Size (Unisex) - Please note that applications submitted after 11/23/26 may not be guaranteed the requested shirt size.
- T-Shirt #2 Size (Unisex) - Please note that applications submitted after 11/23/26 may not be guaranteed the requested shirt size.
- I hereby understand and agree that my participation in the Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade is voluntary and at my own risk. I hereby certify that there exists hull liability, property damage, and personal insurance on the vessel that I have entered and that these insurance policies cover my participation in the parade. I hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify the sponsors and the city of Boynton Beach for any personal injury and/or property damage which I, my vessel, and/or my passengers may cause in any way, or which may be occasioned to me, those on my vessel and/or to my vessel as a result of my parade participation.
- Additional Comments, Questions, Concerns?
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
