Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade

12/11/2025

We have been talking with the Mayor of Bonita Springs about the Boat Parade. If you have a boat, bring a boat, cover it with lights, and ride up the river. Spread some Christmas cheer. Sunset is 530. I would suggest starting at marker A on the imperial and going up the river. Keep the tradition going we'll be back next year! Merry Christmas!

11/28/2025

From the Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade:

We have been working through some transitions this year and, unfortunately, do not have the resources to organize the Boat Parade in Bonita Springs. However, there are two other options if you would like to participate. On the 6th, Fort Myers Beach Chamber is having theirs. On the 13th, Marina Industries of Collier County is having theirs.

You are more than welcome to decorate and take your boat up the Imperial river as normal, it just won't be organized.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

12/22/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 winners !

12/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade and to the amazing crowd who came out to watch! Your energy and enthusiasm made this event truly unforgettable and so much fun—what a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season! A little rain won’t stop us !🎄🚤✨

12/14/2024

Show time !

12/14/2024

T-minus 3 hours until the 40th Annual Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade! 🎄🚤 Get ready for a spectacular night of holiday lights, festive spirit, and waterfront magic. Don’t miss this milestone celebration!

12/14/2024

A special thank you to this years Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade sponsors . Your generosity and support means so much to our community. We deeply appreciate all you do to make this event such a success! and support our local businesse.

12/13/2024

🎄🚤 Tee-Minus 24 Hours! 🚤🎄

The countdown is on for the Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade! 🎅✨ Grab your family, friends, and holiday spirit as we light up the waterways tomorrow night!!!!!

12/12/2024

Updates to view the 2024 parade

12/06/2024

8 Days away to the Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade

11/26/2024

Great Christmas Gifts 🎁

Exciting News, Bonita Springs!

We’re thrilled to introduce The Best of Bonita Springs Cookbook – a stunning collection of 344 mouthwatering recipes inspired by the tropical charm of our beautiful town!

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Or stop by the Historic McSwain Home & Gardens to pick one up 27451 Old 41 Rd. Bonita Springs, Fl 34135

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