Boat Parade

Jacksonville Light Boat Parade

St. Johns River, Jacksonville Jacksonville FL

Next edition

Jacksonville Light Boat Parade 2026 November 28, 2026

Confirmed via the organiser

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Future editions
  • 2027 — November 27, 2027 · provisional
  • 2028 — November 25, 2028 · provisional
  • 2029 — November 24, 2029 · provisional
  • 2030 — November 30, 2030 · provisional

2026 as published by the organiser at events.jacksonville.gov.

The City of Jacksonville’s downtown light boat parade on the St. Johns River on Thanksgiving weekend, judged in four classes and capped with waterfall fireworks from the Main Street and Acosta bridges.

  • Starts: 6:30 pm (2026); 6:00 pm (2025)
  • Route: Downtown St. Johns River between the bridges, finishing with fireworks off the Main Street and Acosta Bridges
  • Where to watch: Northbank Riverwalk; Southbank Riverwalk

Entering a boat? The organiser takes applications at their entry page.

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