Find a waterfront spot for illuminated boats and stay for the landside holiday celebration.
The plan
Find a waterfront spot for illuminated boats and stay for the landside holiday celebration.
The experience
The Wharf’s Holiday Boat Parade brings more than 60 decorated boats to the waterfront. The appeal is the procession on the water and the shared outdoor atmosphere, so choose a viewing spot and give the evening time to unfold.
Plan your visit
The event is December 5. Activities run 5–8pm, boats arrive at 7pm and fireworks are scheduled for 8pm, followed by an after-party from 8:15pm. Arriving at 5pm means joining the wider program; it is not the boat parade’s start time.
Tickets and useful details
Admission is free and no RSVP is required. Food and drinks are separate. Plan for an outdoor evening and keep the waterfront viewing time as your priority if the boats are what you most want to see.
Before you go
No spectator ticket or registration is needed. Holiday activities start at 5pm, decorated boats reach the channel at 7pm, and fireworks are scheduled for 8pm. Food, drinks and skating cost extra.