Lighted Boat Parade
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fireworks on the Beach · South Padre Island, TX
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About this event
The annual Lighted Boat Parade returns to South Padre Island on Friday, December 11, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. Boats of all sizes cruise the route decorated in their holiday finest, lighting up the bay for free public viewing from designated areas along the route. Fireworks begin immediately following the parade. Boat owners can enter the parade for free, with prizes awarded to the top boats in each category (Commercial Boats, Medium/Large Boats 25 feet and over, and Small/Medium Boats 24 feet and under), plus a Best Overall Boats award!
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