- December 8, 2025
Palm Coast invites residents to join the 42nd annual Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13.
The boat parade will begin at 6 p.m. from the Cochise Waterway/North Cut on the Intracoastal Waterway and travel south beneath the Hammock Dunes Bridge toward Grand Haven. The parade of boats will turn around at the Grand Haven Gazebo to make the return trip.
Spectators can enjoy the best views of the illuminated boats from Waterfront Park, St. Joe Walkway, and Canopy Walk, a Palm Coast press release said. The parade will be held rain or shine, but will be cancelled in the event of severe weather or lightning in the area.
The boat parade will also include several award categories: Best Theme, Brightest/Most Colorful, Most Creative, Most Spirited Crew. Judging will take place during the parade, and winners will be announced following the event.
Palm Coast is again offering a complimentary shuttle service from EuropeanVillage nd the Daytona State College Palm Coast Campus parking lot, the press release said. The shuttles will run from 4-9 p.m.
Because parking at Waterfront Park is limited, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the shuttle locations. Port-a-lets and food trucks will also be available at the St. Joe Walkway Trailhead parking area under the Hammock Dunes Bridge across from European Village and at Waterfront Park.
The event schedule is as follows:
A live stream of the parade will be available on the City of Palm Coast YouTube channel for those watching from home, the press release said. The Palm Coast Historical Society will also be selling limited-edition Boat Parade shirts at Waterfront Park.
