Sponsored by the Colonial Yacht Club, the Lighted Boat Parade for 2024 show cased some fantastic decorations. This year, 2025, we are going to make a departure from past parades and show case many more boats. Boaters and spectators should mark their calendars. Complete details on the new game plan to show off our town and many decorated boats will be provided soon.
Location:
Potomac River, Marker #2, just off of the Colonial Beach Point (Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar)
Viewing:
Along Irving Avenue and Main Pier
Registration Info:
Registration is required
Boats need to read the sheet of rules emailed after they register and acknowledge that they will comply.
One rule on names is that numbered plaques will not be provided for boats in the parade. Each boat, as it approaches the town pier will announce the boat’s name to the announcer. The announcer will also ask for the name after he has completed announcing the previous boat.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
Details will be provided here and at www.colonialyachtclub.org