Bad weather forced organizers to reschedule the St. Pete holiday boat parade. It’ll now happen Dec. 14, one week later than planned. The original Sunday start time was 6 p.m. at the St. Pete Municipal Marina.
City leaders want everyone to come out for the new date. Boats will shine with lights as they pass by. “Twinkling lights, festive music, and the best vibes of the season all from aboard our decorated catamaran!” a post from St. Pete Coastal Cruises read.
You can catch the show from several spots: the St. Pete Pier, Vinoy Yacht Basin, North Shore Park, or Flora Wylie Park. Want a closer look? Coastal Cruises sells tickets for waterfront seats.
Their three-hour trip departs Gulfport Marina at 4:45 p.m. Guests should pack warm clothes, blankets, and plenty of Christmas spirit, according to WTSP.
South Pasadena hosts its own Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 12. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m., with Barbara Gilberg Park serving as the main viewing spot.
On Dec. 13, the Boca Ciega Lighted Christmas Boat Parade starts at 6 p.m. Vessels will launch from Gulfport Marina, glide past the Gulfport Casino, then weave through nearby neighborhoods.
Treasure Island schedules its Holiday Lighted Boat Parade for 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 20. Boats depart near the Publix in Paradise Island, cruise under the causeway bridge to Isle of Palms and Isle of Capri, then finish at John’s Pass.
Tampa’s Holiday Lighted Boat Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 20. Boats will float down the Hillsborough River through Downtown Tampa.
Free viewing spots line the Riverwalk. Sparkman Wharf offers a VIP section for those wanting premium views.