Smacks Bayou Christmas Boat Parade

Smacks Bayou Christmas Boat Parade Please join us for the Smack's Bayou Christmas Boat Parade. There is no charge for event registration

12/20/2025

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Smacks Bayou Christmas Boat Parade!! Please meet at the 40th Ave Bridge shortly before 6pm.

A few updates and reminders below.

1. We are expecting a good turnout, so as always it is critical that captains make SAFETY FIRST and everyone boat at your own risk.

2. The route is the same as previous years, working clockwise around Smack's Bayou.

3. The lead boat will begin the parade around 6pm by the sound of a horn. Please respectfully follow in a single file line.

4. We have a good tide, but please know your vessel, its depth limits, and the route depth.

5. Please keep no wake inside of Smack's Bayou as it will be congested.

THIS SATURDAY*The 6th Annual Smacks Bayou Boat Parade has finally arrived!!🎄🚤 weather couldn’t be better! The more boats...
12/16/2025

THIS SATURDAY*

The 6th Annual Smacks Bayou Boat Parade has finally arrived!!🎄🚤 weather couldn’t be better!

The more boats, the merrier - come be part of the magic!!
This is a fun, local event spreading Christmas joy to the hundreds of waterfront homes hosting parties and all the bystanders along the route.

12/14/2024

Excited to see all the boaters and spectators next Saturday night!
We will meet at normal starting point on the south side of the 40th Ave Bridge. Parade route will be the same as years past. Start time will be approx 6pm. Please fall in singular file line after the lead boats begin the route. Have a great time and Merry Christmas!

07/07/2024

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. Please save the date for Saturday December 21, 2024 for the Smacks Bayou Boat Parade!

12/24/2023

Thanks to all for participating in the 4th Annual Smacks Bayou Boat Parade! Even though we had to postpone the event due to weather last weekend, that didn’t stop anyone from showing up with all their Christmas spirit - What a fun night we hope y’all had a great time too!!

12/23/2023

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Smacks Bayou Christmas Boat Parade.
A few updates and reminders below.
1) Please meet at the 40th Ave Bridge shortly before 6pm.
2) The route is the same as previous years, working clockwise around Smack's Bayou.
3) The lead boat will be a red Contender. Please respectfully follow in a single file line.
4) We have a good tide, but please know your vessel, its depth limits, and the route depth.
5) We are expecting a large turnout, so as always it is critical that captains make SAFETY FIRST and everyone boat at your own risk.
6) Please keep no wake inside of Smack's Bayou as it will be congested.

12/21/2023

Excited to see all the boaters and spectators Saturday night!
We will meet at normal starting point on the south side of the 40th Ave Bridge. Parade route will be the same as years past. Please fall in singular file line after the lead boats begin the route. We will trigger the start at 6pm with some small fireworks!!

12/14/2023

Due to impending weather conditions, we have made the decision to postpone the Smacks Bayou Christmas Boat Parade. The new date is Saturday, December 23rd at 6pm. We hope everyone can join us!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Smack's Bayou 3rd Annual Boat Parade! We would love to see your photos from t...
12/19/2022

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Smack's Bayou 3rd Annual Boat Parade! We would love to see your photos from the event, please share! Merry Christmas

Good Morning! It looks like the weather is going to be good. The Smack's Bayou 3rd Annual Boat Parade is definitely on! ...
12/17/2022

Good Morning! It looks like the weather is going to be good. The Smack's Bayou 3rd Annual Boat Parade is definitely on! We look forward to seeing everyone tonight. A few updates and reminders below.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the parade this weekend. A couple quick updates for boaters:

1) Please meet at the 40th Ave Bridge shortly before 6pm. There are a few barges near the bridge, so please stage on both sides to help with congestion.

2) The route is the same as previous years, working clockwise around Smack's Bayou.

3) The lead boat will have a Nutcracker in the tower, and will start off at 6pm. Please respectfully follow in a single file line.

4) We have a good tide, but please know your vessel, its depth limits, and the route depth.

5) We are expecting a large turnout, so as always it is critical that captains make SAFETY FIRST and everyone boat at your own risk.

6) Please keep no wake inside of Smack's Bayou as it will be congested.

7) Remember to buy your shirts, St Raphaels will have a table setup selling shirts, with all proceeds going to charity! The shirts can still be ordered online as well! The link is in previous posts, or by QR code in the profile photo.

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