35th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade

35th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay – “Christmas Carnival”

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style at the 35th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade, happening on Saturday, December 14, 2024. This year’s theme, “Christmas Carnival,” promises a magical spectacle of lighted boats cruising along Naples Bay, filling the waterfront with festive cheer.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 6:15 PM (parade start)
• Location: Naples Bay, starting at Marker 18 (Bayview Park & Hamilton Harbor Marina area)

Parade Highlights:

• Boats of all sizes are welcome to participate, and entry is free. Instead of an entry fee, donations will be accepted for the Ricky King Foundation.
• The parade will feature lighted, festively decorated boats, with awards given to the best decorated boats in their category and best overall theme winner.
• Judging Committee & VIPs will be hosted at the Naples City Dock, with limited presale tickets available for an exclusive viewing experience.

Parade Route:

The parade will kick off at 6:15 PM from Marker 18 near Bayview Park and Hamilton Harbor Marina, continuing north past the Naples City Dock, then to Pincher’s at Tin City at the Gordon River Bridge, before heading back down the Bay through Port Royal’s Man-O-War and Morgan Cove.

Viewing Locations:

The best spots to watch the parade include:

• Naples City Dock (ticketed event)
• Pincher’s at Tin City
• Riverwalk Restaurant
• Naples Landing
• Kelly’s Fish House
• The Boat House on Naples Bay
• Bayview Park

Boat Parade Fun:

Whether you’re participating by decorating your boat, chartering a yacht for a company Christmas party, or simply watching, the boat parade is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. Raft up with friends on the Bay, host a backyard watch party, or head to one of the public viewing locations for a magical evening.

Important Dates:

• Captain’s Meeting: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Pincher’s at Tin City. Attendance is required for all participants.

Entry & Sponsorship:

• Entry Fee: Free (donations accepted for the Ricky King Foundation)
• Entry Forms: Available at www.miacc.org
• Sponsorships: For more information or to become a sponsor, call 239-682-0900 or email director@miacc.org.

About the Sponsors:

The Christmas Boat Parade is sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of Collier County (MIACC) and benefits the Ricky King Fund and the MIACC Foundation.