Boat Parade

Solomons Lighted Boat Parade (Solomons Christmas Walk)

Patuxent River and Back Creek, Solomons, MD Solomons MD

Next edition

Solomons Lighted Boat Parade (Solomons Christmas Walk) 2026 December 12, 2026

Provisional — awaiting the organiser's announcement

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Future editions
  • 2027 — December 11, 2027 · provisional
  • 2028 — December 9, 2028 · provisional
  • 2029 — December 8, 2029 · provisional
  • 2030 — December 14, 2030 · provisional

The waterborne finale of Solomons’ long-running Christmas Walk, with decorated boats circling the island and finishing along the Riverwalk. Club sailors and marina tenants make up most of the fleet, and the island’s waterfront restaurants double as grandstands.

  • Starts: About 18:00-18:30 (2025 schedule: 18:30)
  • Route: Starts in the harbor near Molly’s Leg, runs up Back Creek, around the island and finishes along the Riverwalk/boardwalk.
  • Where to watch: Solomons Riverwalk/boardwalk; waterfront restaurants including No Thyme to Cook, Lighthouse Restaurant & Dockbar, Bugeye Grill, The Pier, Solomons Victorian Inn.

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

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