2025 FRIENDS OF THE TAMPA RIVERWALK HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE WINNERS
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Holiday Boat Parade presented by Yacht StarShip and Pirate Water Taxi.
Small Boats:
FIRST PLACE: # – 52 Christy Marsh
SECOND PLACE: # – 16 Brett Martin
THIRD PLACE: # – 37 Max Berry
Big Boats:
FIRST PLACE: # – 115 The Florida Aquarium
SECOND PLACE: # – 106 Robert Jordan
THIRD PLACE: # – 105 Joe Jones
A huge thank you to all boaters who lit up the Tampa Riverwalk and Hillsborough River with your festive spirit.
2025 Honorable Mentions!
Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, lighting up the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa with a dazzling display of holiday cheer. The parade kicks off at 6:15 PM near the Lighthouse off Davis Islands, with both large and small vessels cruising past Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island, and the Tampa Convention Center.
From there, large boats will conclude at the Convention Center, while smaller boats (under 12’ air draft) continue upriver past Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Ulele, finishing near Water Works Park and Armature Works.
Spectators can enjoy free viewing along the Riverwalk at multiple locations, with judging and a VIP viewing area located at Sparkman Wharf. All registered boats are eligible for prizes — so deck out your vessel and be part of Tampa’s most magical holiday tradition!
･:*❄️Winter Wonderland❄️*:｡
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
6:15 PM
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Map
Thank you to our 2025 Holiday Boat Parade sponsors!
2025 Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Judges Brought By:
Ella - Her dream was to go on a dinosaur dig!
Gideon - He dreamed to go on a Disney Cruise with his family!
Blake - He dreamed to go on a Disney Cruise this past year as well!
Harper - She is dreaming of going to Disney World this January!
