The Santa Cruz Yacht Club's 38th Annual Lighted Boat Parade will take place at Santa Cruz Harbor on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM ~ rain or shine.

This year's theme is "Disco at the North Pole!". Please visit the Yacht Club's website for more information.

Spectators are welcome to view the parade from multiple landside locations around the harbor. Access to the docks will be limited to slip renters and their guests.

Please be aware that parking is very limited during this event. Carpooling and/or other methods of transportation are highly encouraged to help reduce traffic in the area.

Upload your best photo from this year’s parade to be featured in our event recap gallery! Please include a watermark for photo credit or email credit details to scpd@santacruzharbor.org.