A nighttime parade of decorated vessels through downtown Tampa, run by the nonprofit Friends of the Riverwalk. Boats start near Davis Islands and pass the Channel District and Convention Center, with smaller boats continuing up the Hillsborough River. It is scheduled for the Saturday before Christmas.
- Starts: 6:15 pm
- Route: Lighthouse off Davis Islands -> past Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island, Tampa Convention Center (large boats finish there); small boats (<12′ air draft) continue upriver to Water Works Park / Armature Works
- Where to watch: Tampa Riverwalk; Sparkman Wharf (judging + VIP area); Harbour Island; Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park; Water Works Park / Armature Works
Entering a boat? The organiser takes applications at their entry page.