South Padre Island Lighted Boat Parade

Decorated boats cruise the bay side of South Padre Island along the Laguna Madre, finishing near the island’s bayfront restaurant strip, with fireworks after. It is the Rio Grande Valley’s holiday parade on the water.

• Starts: 6:00 PM
• Route: Boats meet at Sea Ranch Marina (SPI); route ends at Jim’s Pier (2025)
• Where to watch: Bayside restaurants in the SPI Entertainment District on the Laguna Madre

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