31st Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

31st Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

🎄 2025 Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕗 Arrival in Jupiter: Around 8:00 PM
🎉 Hosted by: Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC)

The annual Holiday Boat Parade is one of Palm Beach County’s most beloved holiday traditions, featuring a dazzling lineup of festively decorated boats parading up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to Jupiter. Each vessel is adorned with holiday lights, music, and themed decorations that celebrate the spirit of the season.

🌊 Parade Route & Viewing Spots in Jupiter

As the parade heads north, boats are expected to arrive in Jupiter around 8:00 PM. The best local viewing areas include:

• Harbourside Place – lively atmosphere with restaurants and live music.

• Jupiter Riverwalk – a scenic, family-friendly viewing area.

• Sawfish Bay Park – open green space with a clear view of the water.

• Inlet Village – great for photos near the lighthouse.

• Lagoon Bridge – elevated vantage point for a broad view of the parade.

⛴️ Tentative Bridge Opening Schedule

Please note: Times are approximate and depend on wind, weather, tide, and current conditions. Bridges will open as the parade approaches and remain open up to 45 minutes per permit allowances.

🎁 Holiday Toy Collection Drive

Help spread holiday cheer by donating a new, unwrapped toy between November 19 and December 12, 2025. Donations benefit Little Smiles and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Drop-off Locations:

• Town Hall Lobby

• Jupiter Community Center Lobby

• Jupiter Police Department Lobby

Online Donations:
For those who prefer digital giving, visit:
👉 MIAPBC Boat Parade Donation Form

Proceeds are shared between Little Smiles™ and Toys for Tots, helping local children experience a brighter holiday season.