SW Florida Boat Parades
Punta Gorda to Naples
SW Florida Christmas Boat Parades by date:
The Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade for 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Matanzas Pass, boats travel around the back bay area, starting near Salty Sam's Marina. https://www.fortmyersbeach.org/
Northwest Cape Coral Boat Parade, Saturday, December 13th, following canals like the Spreader for a northern route. https://www.nwcape.com/2025-christmas-parade
East Ft. Myers - The holiday magic is hitting the water at The Boathouse Restaurant in East Ft. Myers. On December 13th, join boaters for the First Annual Christmas Boat Parade hosted by Hinckley Sweetwater. Photos with Santa: 5:30–7:30PM. Parade arrival & judging: 7:30PM at Boat House 31. Holiday gift bags while supplies last. Bring your holiday spirit and watch the river come alive with Christmas lights! https://www.facebook.com/theboathousefm
The St. James City Annual Christmas Boat Parade for 2025 is set for Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 6 p.m., featuring decorated boats lighting up the Henley Canal, Cherry Canal, and Monroe Canal, with great viewing from shorelines and restaurants like Low Key Tiki; it's a free, community event bringing festive cheer to the local waterfront. https://www.facebook.com/pages/St%20James%20City,%20Pine%20Island/112585532242209/
Naples Christmas Boat Parade, Saturday, December 13, 2025. The parade may be viewed from: Naples City Dock (ticketed), Pinchers Tin City, Riverwalk Restaurant, Naples Landing, Kelly’s Fish House, The Boat House on Naples Bay, and Bayview Park. https://www.miacc.org/
The Matlacha Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will be held Sunday, Dec. 14. Boats should gather on the south side of the Matlacha bridge at 5:30 p.m., and the parade will begin at 6 p.m. Contact: matlachayachtclub@gmail.com or Cindy at (978) 828-7665
South Cape Holiday Boat-A-Long, Four Freedoms Park, Saturday, December 20 4:00-9:00 p.m. The public is invited to watch as the boats line up in Bimini Basin. For those interested in having their boat in the parade, please register by calling 239-945-4820.
Punta Gorda Boat Parade, December 20. Details at: https://puntagordaboatparade.com/
Marco Island Christmas Island Style Annual Boat Parade begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, on the Marco River. Best viewing spots are The Esplanade, on Smokehouse Bay and The Snook Inn. www.christmasislandstyle.com.
The annual Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade will not be happening this year, according to organizers. The Bonita Springs Historical Society has been the host in the past, but they will not be hosting the annual parade this year. It's unclear who will be running the event, if it happens.