Jacksonville Light Boat Parade 2022: Everything you need to know before you go

ActionNewsJax.com News Staff
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The annual Jacksonville Light Boat Parade will sail across the St. Johns River during Thanksgiving weekend.

The parade will start Saturday, Nov. 26 beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature boats of all shapes and sizes. The evening will wrap up with one of the best fireworks displays featuring “waterfalls” off the Main Street and Acosta Bridge, according to a release from the city.

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“My family and I look forward to this every year, as do so many other families throughout Jacksonville,” Mayor Lenny Curry said in the release. “This year, we are once again expanding the experience with The 904 Pop-Up. A market that offers something for everyone. So not only is this a great way to get into the spirit of the season, you can also knock out some of your holiday shopping by buying from local vendors.”

The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade vessels will float along the St. Johns River beginning at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel and follow the Northbank Riverwalk to under the Fuller Warren Bridge. The parade will then cross to the Southbank and follow along the Southbank Riverwalk to the Duval County School Board building.

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Captains and crews of motor-assisted vessels of all shapes and sizes are invited to participate in the parade. Registration is open and participation is free. Participants will be judged on overall look and decoration composition. Judging categories include: Vessels under 30′; Vessels 30′ and over; Sailboat; and Corporate. To register your boat, click here.

Spectators can view the parade from the North and Southbank Riverwalks, including Riverfront Plaza, where The 904 Pop Up will be set up from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 904 Pop Up will be curating Jacksonville’s Largest Small Business Saturday event of the year, featuring over 200 local creatives, makers, artists, and more. Vendors can contact 904popup@gmail.com to secure a space.

For more information, visit jaxlightboatparade.com.

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