Holiday Boat Parade of Lights (Sarasota)

Experience one of Sarasota’s most magical holiday traditions as a shimmering fleet of boats— from cozy private vessels to dazzling yachts — lights up Sarasota Bay! 🌊🎄

Presented by Suncoast Charities for Children and Marina Jack, this beloved parade is free to attend. The best views are along Bayfront Park and Marina Jack, where you can settle in with a chair or blanket and enjoy the show.

Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or book to help local children through The Florida Center for Early Childhood, The Haven, and Children First.

Prefer to dine while you watch? Marina Jack table seating requires advance reservations (and fills quickly).

Expect festive music, twinkling lights, and creative displays from both private and corporate boats — all adding up to a heartwarming night on the bay that celebrates community, creativity, and giving back.