Boat Parade

Venice Christmas Boat Parade

Intracoastal Waterway (Venice), Venice Sarasota FL

Next edition

Venice Christmas Boat Parade 2026 December 5, 2026

Provisional — awaiting the organiser's announcement

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Future editions
  • 2027 — December 4, 2027 · provisional
  • 2028 — December 2, 2028 · provisional
  • 2029 — December 1, 2029 · provisional
  • 2030 — December 7, 2030 · provisional

A volunteer-run parade of lighted boats along the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, running south from near the Albee Road Bridge past Snake Island and the Venice Yacht Club. It finishes near MarineMax by the Circus Bridge. Spectators line the waterway parks and trails, and boats of every size can enter.

  • Starts: 6:00 pm
  • Route: North of Albee Road Bridge -> south down the ICW around Snake Island, past Venice Yacht Club, under North/KMI and W. Venice Ave bridges, ending before Circus Bridge at MarineMax (2025)
  • Where to watch: Behind Venice High School ($10 parking); Marina Park; Legacy Park; Venetian Waterway Park trail; Legacy Trail

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

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