Friday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. (Rain date set for Friday, 12/13/24)

The 2024 Lighted Boat Parade will be led by the Frisky Mermaid and will set sail from Sabine Marina in Little Sabine Bay at 6:30 p.m., do a loop and wind its way around the Santa Rosa Sound/ Boardwalk area, and then circle back. Spectators can watch the parade from Little Sabine or the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and any of the businesses along the route.

After the parade a dazzling firework display provided by Bamboo Willie's will take place along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk after Santa lands in his sleigh.

Boats of all sizes, shapes, and colors are invited 

to enter the parade and compete in the boat decorating contest!. 

Line Up: 5 p.m. Sabine Marina

Parade Start: 6:30 p.m. will loop around Little Sabine and end at Quietwater/Soundside.

Firework Show after Santa's landing

For larger boats that prefer not to loop through Little Sabine, you will follow behind parade line up once they reach the Bob Sikes Bridge (approx. 7:15pm), more info to be given at Captains Meeting.

TO JOIN IN THE PARADE:

Entry Fee: $35 (Checks payable to The Pensacola Beach Chamber - mail or drop off)

7 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

DEADLINE TO ENTER: Monday, NOVEMBER 25TH at 5pm

Contest winners include: Most Merry boat under 27 feet; Most Merry boat over 27 feet; and Best in Show.

A mandatory Captain’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sandshaker Lounge and Package on Pensacola Beach for all boat parade participants. For more information 850-932-1500.