Boats are scheduled to pass Craig Park for judging at 7:30 p.m. The best viewing is from Whitcomb Bayou/Craig Park/Spring Bayou. Vessels will proceed down the Anclote River at 6:30 pm and into the bayous where Santa will give out treats in Spring Bayou. Most boat parades start at dusk, between 6-7 pm.
Public parks along parade routes provide excellent viewing.Restaurants with outdoor dining are great places to view parades.If you need to cross a bridge along the parade route, you need a plan. Drawbridges are closed to street traffic for hours to allow boats to pass.Tips for watching Christmas holiday boat parades The evening concludes with one-of-a-kind waterfall fireworks on the Main Street and Acosta Bridge, which can be clearly viewed from the north and south banks of the St. The parade will then cross to the south bank and follow along the Southbank Riverwalk. The parade route begins at 6 pm at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel and follows the Northbank Riverwalk to the Fuller Warren Bridge. Traditionally held on Thanksgiving weekend.
