Lighting Up The Night

Get ready for a festive flotilla. Organizers are gearing up for the Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade on Dec. 9.

This year, the event is being held in partnership with the Town of Hypoluxo, Town of Lantana and the City of Delray Beach (the more the merrier!). The parade begins at the Ocean Avenue Bridge in Lantana (near Old Key Lime House) and travels south to the C-15 Canal in Delray Beach (south of Linton Boulevard).  

“Each year, a combination of privately owned and commercial vessels decked out with dazzling lights, holiday décor and costumed captains compete in the modest, yet wildly popular boat parade. The festive flotilla lights up the Intracoastal waterways of beautiful Boynton Beach,” notes the Boynton Beach website.

The Boynton Harbor Marina, the official watch location for the parade in Boynton Beach, will also have festivities including music, children’s activities and a visit from Santa. There are several other viewing spots, including Veterans Park and Knowles Park in Delray Beach.

Participants are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. “There will be boats traveling with the parade that will stop at individual docks along the parade route to collect toys. Simply waive a flashlight and a boat will come directly to you for pick-up. This is a wonderful opportunity to help a local child receive a gift during the holiday season,” notes the website. Toys for Tots donation boxes will also be available at the Boynton Harbor Marina, Banana Boat, Prime Catch and Two Georges.

For more information, visit boynton-beach.org/holiday-boat-parade-2022.