Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade

When is Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade 2026?

Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade 2026 is expected to run on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

How the dates are set: Held on the second Saturday of December at 8:00 p.m.

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Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade schedule

• Thursday, December 11, 2025: Captains' meeting for the Lighted Boat Parade at 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 13, 2025: The 34th annual parade at 8:00 p.m. The judges' stand is at Schooner Wharf.
• Sunday, December 14, 2025: Awards ceremony at 8:00 p.m., with prizes for the top 12 vessels and a free raffle for all parade entries.

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Getting to Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade

• The parade is headquartered at Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William Street, Key West, and sails into the Key West Bight and harbor.

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About Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade

Decorated boats parade through Key West Harbor on a December night, judged from Schooner Wharf Bar.

The Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade sends boats strung with holiday lights past the judges' stand at Schooner Wharf Bar in the Key West Bight. The parade starts at 8:00 p.m. and spectators line the docks and harbor. Prizes go to the top 12 vessels the next night.

Know before you go

• The parade starts at 8:00 p.m.
• Docks and harbor fill with spectators, so arrive early.
• Key West International (EYW) is on the island itself, so the Historic Seaport is a short ride away.

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