Panama City Boat Parade

09/14/2026

🎄 Merry Memories Monday 🎄

Boat No. 25 had its sights set on Christmas cheer at the 2025 Panama City Boat Parade! The crew of Tunnel Vision, John, Mollie, Tanner and Olivia Templin, returned to the parade ready to light up the water and join the holiday fun.

From the Tunnel Vision crew to you, Merry Christmas! 🚤✨🎅

Save the date! The 2026 Panama City Boat Parade of Lights will be on Dec. 12, 2026 in Panama City, Florida. Learn more:
https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/boat-parade-of-lights/

09/03/2026

Ho ho ho! As the seasons start to shift, Santa wants to remind you that there are only 100 days till the Panama City Boat Parade of Lights!
The sparkle on the water, the holiday music, and all those smiling faces make Santa very proud. The elves are officially in full planning mode and counting the days until boats shine again. This year is already shaping up to be something special. 🎅✨🚤

08/31/2026

🎄🚤 Merry Memories Monday! 🚤🎄

BANANA! 🍌 Boat #9 brought Minion mayhem to the 2025 Panama City Boat Parade of Lights! Stuart, Bob and Kevin climbed aboard for a first trip through the parade, surrounded by Christmas lights and beautiful views on the water.

Their favorite parts? The glowing boats, the holiday spirit and making merry memories along the parade route.
We call this one: The Despicable Debut! 💛🎅🍌

Learn more about the 40th Annual Panama City Boat Parade of Lights on Dec. 12, 2026!
https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/boat-parade-of-lights/

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

🎄✨ Merry Memories Monday ✨🎄

The Sea Hawk brought a little extra adventure to the Panama City Boat Parade of Lights! 🎅🚤

Presented by St. Andrews & Shell Island Adventures Florida at the St. Andrews State Park, the Sea Hawk traded its usual days of dolphin spotting, sunset cruising and exploring St. Andrews Bay for a night filled with twinkling lights and Christmas cheer. 🌊🎄✨

We love seeing the boats that spend their days creating memories on the bay light up the water for one of Panama City’s favorite holiday traditions.

Here’s to the Sea Hawk and another merry memory from the Boat Parade of Lights! ❤️🎅

📅 Save the date: The 40th Annual Panama City Boat Parade of Lights sets sail December 12, 2026! https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/boat-parade-of-lights/

08/24/2026

Thanks to everyone who participated in the VIP Ticket Giveaway!
And thanks to Sunjammers for hiding the tickets for us!

The next giveaway will be in September! Remember to follow this page for clues!

08/22/2026

🎟️ 🎟️UPDATE! THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN FOUND! 🎟️ 🎟️
THE NEXT GIVEAWAY IS SEPT. 2026!
FOLLOW Panama City Boat Parade FOR CLUES!
🎟️🎟️ THE VIP TICKETS ARE STILL HIDING! 🎟️🎟️

Okay, y’all… Santa Paws is still waiting. 😂🐾

Nobody found yesterday’s VIP tickets, which means TWO VIP SEATS to the 40th Annual Boat Parade of Lights are STILL OUT THERE somewhere on Beck Avenue! 🎄🎟️

Santa Paws followed his nose down Beck Avenue and found a shop with adventure gear waiting for you. 🐾🌊

He’s sitting nearby with one final clue…

💛 LOOK FOR SOMETHING YELLOW.
Small. Bright.
And made to FLOAT if it takes an unexpected flight. 🌊

🎟️ The VIP tickets are attached there, waiting to be found.

So put on your detective hat.
Channel your inner bloodhound.
And GO FETCH! 🐶🎟️

And remember… yesterday’s hunters didn’t find them. 👀

That means you still have a chance.

Drop your best guess in the comments — OR drop your worst guess and send everyone else in the wrong direction. 😈😂

🎟️ Win two VIP seats to Panama City’s 40th Annual Boat Parade of Lights!

Stay on the nice list: tickets must be claimed in person. If you find them, bring them to the front desk before you leave.

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Panama City, Florida

Learn more: https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/boat-parade-of-lights/

08/21/2026

🎟️ 🎟️UPDATE! THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN FOUND! 🎟️ 🎟️
THE NEXT GIVEAWAY IS SEPT. 2026!
FOLLOW Panama City Boat Parade FOR CLUES!
🎟️🎟️VIP TICKET GIVEAWAY TIME 🎟️🎟️
Santa Paws followed his nose down Beck Avenue,
And found a shop with adventure gear waiting for you! 🐾🌊

He’s sitting nearby with one final clue,
And this colorful hint should help lead you! 🎟️

💛 Look for something YELLOW, small and bright,
Made to FLOAT if it takes an unexpected flight!

The VIP tickets will be attached there with care,
So use your best sniffer when you finally get there! 🐶🎄

You followed the clues. You know what to do...

GO FETCH! 🐾🎟️

Win two VIP seats to Panama City’s
40th Annual Boat Parade of Lights!

Stay on the nice list! Tickets must be claimed in person. If you find them, bring them to the front desk before you leave.

Drop your best guess for their location in the comments. Or, drop your worst guess and throw off the other people searching for the tickets.

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Panama City, Florida
Learn more: https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/boat-parade-of-lights/

08/20/2026

🎟️ 🎟️UPDATE! THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN FOUND! 🎟️ 🎟️
THE NEXT GIVEAWAY IS SEPT. 2026!
FOLLOW Panama City Boat Parade FOR CLUES!

VIP TICKET GIVEAWAY TIME!

Woof, woof! Santa Paws is back on the trail,
And my Christmas sniffer has yet to fail! 🐾🎅

I followed the murals, I followed the bay,
And sniffed out a street that will lead you the way. 👃🎟️

I checked all the gingerbread houses in sight,
But your tickets are tucked in a real shop just right! 🍪🏠

Here is your clue, so give it a check:
The tickets are hiding at a business on Beck! 👀

That is Beck Avenue in Historic St. Andrews, my friends,
And tomorrow the hunt for VIP tickets begins at noon! 🐶🎄

Fetch them and you could have VIP seats in sight,
For Panama City’s 40th Annual Boat Parade of Lights! ⛵✨

🎄Panama City Boat Parade of Lights, December 12, 2026


🐾🎟️https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/boat-parade-of-lights/

08/19/2026

🎟️ 🎟️UPDATE! THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN FOUND! 🎟️ 🎟️
THE NEXT GIVEAWAY IS SEPT. 2026!
FOLLOW Panama City Boat Parade FOR CLUES!
GIVEAWAY TIME!
On Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, Santa Paws will hide two free VIP tickets to the Panama City Boat Parade of Lights somewhere in Historic St. Andrews!
Follow the Panama City Boat Parade on Facebook for clues each day at noon!
Will you find the tickets?