Holiday Lighted Boat Parade : Events : Friends of the Riverwalk

201 N Franklin St Suite 2900

Tampa, Florida 33602

Phone (813) 221-1539

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SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025!

Saturday, December 20th, 2025
6:15 PM

2024 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.

FIRST PLACE: #3 - Joey Rayl
SECOND PLACE: #52 - Christy Marsh
THIRD PLACE: #101 - The Florida Aquarium

A huge thank you to all boaters who lit up the Tampa Riverwalk and Hillsborough River with your festive spirit.

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Map

2024 Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Photos

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

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Thank you to our 2024 Holiday Boat Parade sponsors!

Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will happen the Saturday before Christmas along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. The parade begins at the southern tip of Davis Islands, travels through the Convention Center basin and up to the Heights where the boats will turn around and head to Sparkman Wharf where judging will occur and the parade will end. All registered boats will receive prizes!

Our Impact This Year

2024 Volunteer Hours

999
2024 Dollars Raised

$592,178
2024 Program Participants

142,747