Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

The **30th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade**, a signature event by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC), is set to launch the holiday season with flair on **Saturday, December 7, 2024**! This community gift brings festive fun to the waterfront, featuring decorated boats, vibrant lights, and holiday spirit.

Judges will be on the lookout for boats that shine in three key areas: **lights, enthusiasm, and themed decorations**. Prizes totaling thousands of dollars will be awarded to the top three boats in each category. Plus, the **Best of Parade boat** will earn a $500 cash prize, with an additional $500 if the winner is a Boater Member with MIAPBC. The **Fan Favorite boat** will also receive $500.

The evening’s grand finale will take place at the iconic **Jupiter Lighthouse**.

**Event Details:**
– **What:** 30th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and Toy Drive benefiting **Toys for Tots and Little Smiles**
– **Where:** The parade will travel up the Intracoastal Waterway from **North Palm Beach to Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse**, led by a Zambelli fireworks display.
– **When:** Saturday, December 7, 2024. Parade begins at **6 p.m.** in North Palm Beach and reaches Jupiter at approximately **8 p.m.**

**Bridge Openings:**
Due to variable weather and tide conditions, bridge opening times are approximate:
– **Parker Bridge:** ~6:00 p.m.
– **PGA Bridge:** ~6:15 p.m.
– **Donald Ross Bridge:** ~7:00 p.m.
– **Indiantown Road Bridge:** ~7:30 p.m.
– **Jupiter Federal Bridge:** ~7:45 p.m.

**Viewing Sites and Parade Map:**
For those wanting a festive spot to watch, here are some great public viewing sites along the route from **North Palm Beach to Jupiter**:
– **North Palm Beach Country Club**
– **Bert Winters Park (Juno)**
– **Juno Park (Juno)**
– **Sawfish Bay Park (Jupiter)**
– **Lighthouse Park (Jupiter)**
– **Waterway Park (Jupiter)**
– **Riverwalk (Jupiter)**
– **Harborside Place (Jupiter)**
– **Charlie and Joe’s at Love Street (Jupiter)**
– **Square Grouper Tiki Bar (Jupiter)**
– **U-Tiki (Jupiter)**
– **Jetty’s (Jupiter)**

Don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation to support **Toys for Tots** and **Little Smiles**. Enjoy this spectacular holiday tradition by the water with family and friends!