Boat Parade

Regatta of Lights (Holiday Regatta of Lights)

Matanzas River (St. Augustine bayfront), St. Augustine St Augustine FL

Next edition

Regatta of Lights (Holiday Regatta of Lights) 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 St. Augustine Yacht Club’s lighted regatta of sail, power and paddle craft along the historic bayfront between the Bridge of Lions and the Castillo. Entrants compete for trophies in several categories.

  • Starts: 6:00 pm (to 7:30 pm)
  • Route: Along the bayfront between the Bridge of Lions and the Castillo de San Marcos
  • Where to watch: Bayfront seawall; Castillo de San Marcos; Bridge of Lions; Bay-facing restaurants; Eastern shore of the bay
  • Running since: 1982

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

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