Holiday Boat Parade

Enjoy a festive evening as decorated boats illuminate the Intracoastal Waterway with lights, music, and holiday spirit. This event will also be streamed live on the City of Palm Coast Facebook page.

Event Details

Date & Time

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Parade begins at 6:00 PM

Shuttle Service (Free)

To help spectators get to the event safely and easily, the City will provide complimentary shuttle service from:

European Village and Daytona State College – Palm Coast Campus

Shuttles operate from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Parking at Waterfront Park will be limited.

Please note that Canopy Walk and Harborside Village are private properties, and parking for non-residents is not permitted.

Shuttles provided by Palm Coast Ford and Flagler County Transportation.

Viewing Locations

The best places to enjoy the parade include:

Waterfront Park

St. Joe Walkway

Amenities

Food Trucks

Port-A-Lets

Available at St. Joe Walkway Trailhead (under the Hammock Dunes Bridge across from European Village)

Available at Waterfront Park

Parade Route

Start: Cochise Waterway / North Cut

Travels south under the Hammock Dunes Bridge

Continues toward Grand Haven

Turnaround: Grand Haven Gazebo

Returns north toward home ports

Awards

Boats will be judged during the parade in the following categories:

Best Theme
Brightest/Most Colorful
Most Creative
Most Spirited Crew

Winners will be announced at the end of the event.

Safety

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, Flagler County Fire Rescue, and Florida Fish & Wildlife will patrol the Intracoastal to ensure a safe experience for everyone.