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🎄 The Vero Beach Christmas Boat Parade is Back — Save the Date! 🎅🚤After two years, one of Vero Beach’s favorite holiday traditions is back on the water! Join us as the Indian River Lagoon comes alive with dazzling lights and holiday cheer as beautifully decorated boats of all sizes sparkle across the night. 🌟
📅 When: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
Boat staging begins at 5:30 p.m. just north of the Merrill P. Barber Bridge at IR Light 139
~Weather Permitting~
⚓ Captain’s Meeting:
Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Quail Valley River Club (2345 N A1A)
Mandatory for all captains or crew representatives, limit two (2) people from each boat.
📍 Parade Route:
The parade route begins at IR Light 139, just north of the Merrill P. Barber Bridge, and follows around Fritz Island, passing the City Marina on your port side (judges will be located on the City Marina’s fuel dock). Boats continue south in the channel past Farley Island, turn east at Riomar Daybeacon 1, and head toward the Quail Valley River Club before looping back. The route then heads south to Vero Isles channel, where vessels turn west toward shore and make a final northbound pass, ending just past Royal Palm Pointe Park. (see map)
✨ Best Public Viewing Spots:
City Marina • Riverside Park • Cole Coppola Memorial Fishing Pier • A.W. Young Park • Royal Palm Pointe Park
Watch the lagoon come alive with twinkling lights and holiday joy — a breathtaking way to celebrate the Christmas season! 🎅🎶
💫 Who Can Join in the Parade:
All motorized boats are welcome to join the fun — big or small, sail or power! 🚤🎄
For safe navigation along the parade route, vessels should have a maximum draft of 4 ft and a working VHF radio on board.
Let’s light up the lagoon together and make this year’s parade one to remember! 🌊✨
🎁 Why We Celebrate:
To spread holiday cheer, light up the waterfront, and carry on a cherished Treasure Coast tradition that brings our community together each season.
📝 How Boaters Can Participate:
Registration is FREE for all boaters!
Sign up today 👉 www.miatc.org/events/Christmas-Boat-Parades
💡 Presented by:
The Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast (MIATC)
📲 Follow this NEW Official Facebook page for updates, announcements, and photos as we count down to parade night!
#VeroBeachBoatParade #MIATC #VeroBeach #ChristmasOnTheWater #TreasureCoastTraditions
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