Clearwater Yacht Club’s long-running holiday parade loops around Island Estates and past Coachman Park on Clearwater Harbor. Entry is free for any vessel, with judged categories for power and sail. Sponsorship money supports youth sailing for local Boys & Girls Club members.
- Starts: 6:00 pm (2026; was 6:30 pm in 2024-2025)
- Route: North of Mandalay Channel Bridge -> around Island Estates -> past Coachman Park -> toward Sand Key Bridge -> past Clearwater Yacht Club -> finish Clearwater Beach Marina (2026)
- Where to watch: Coachman Park; Memorial Causeway; Clearwater Beach Marina; Bayside restaurants and hotels on Clearwater Beach
- Running since: 1975
Entering a boat? The organiser takes applications at their entry page.