Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.
Enjoy a little holiday magic on the water! Lighted boat parades are a festive Bay Area tradition, with beautifully decorated boats sparkling with thousands of colorful lights as they cruise along waterfronts, harbors, and marinas. From Sausalito and San Rafael to Oakland, Alameda, and Petaluma, these dazzling holiday displays are a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the season. Bundle up, find a waterfront viewing spot, and enjoy the show!
Join us for the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday, December 6th, 2025!!!
The Parade in an annual event at the Santa Cruz Harbor where decorated boats circle the harbor shortly after sunset (5:30pm).
The Oakland / Alameda Lighted Yacht Parade, brings communities together to celebrate the season and the communities waterfront history.
Featuring live music from Lauren Ashley 7pm to 10pm
Parade begins upon assembly & signal from the lead boat, "Sir Edmund," wood schooner.
The parade will travel along the Napa River through Downtown Napa, continue past the Napa Valley Yacht Club, and loop through the River Park and Napa Yacht Club neighborhoods, offering a dazzling display of illuminated boats for spectators along the riverfront.
Deck the Halls and come celebrate with Coyote Point Yacht Club, in conjunction with San Mateo Parks and Coyote Point Marina as we present the annual lighted boat parade.
Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River! Meet at the Petaluma Turning Basin and enjoy the Lighted Boat parade hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club.
Sausalito's premier holiday season event. Two days of family fun events.
One of the Largest Lighted Boat Parade in the country and growing bigger every year! Fun for the whole family so come on out and be a part of it.
Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.
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The Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and the St. Francis Yacht Club will join once again to present the oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on San Francisco Bay.