The 64th Greater Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade is Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, on the Intracoastal. It starts at 6 p.m.; more than 50 lighted boats expected.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated for each year’s parade at the same address. Details come from the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce’s event page, the City of Pompano Beach’s listing and the city’s 2025 parade release.
The 64th annual Greater Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade is Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, on the Intracoastal Waterway. The chamber says the parade begins at 6 p.m. and expects more than 50 lighted, decorated boats. This year’s theme is “A Party in the U.S.A.” Watching from shore is free.
Know before you go
- When: Friday, Dec. 11, 2026; parade begins at 6 p.m.
- Where: the Intracoastal Waterway; the 2026 route is not yet published
- Cost: free to watch; VIP viewing $100; Chamber boat $200
- Official page: Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Who to call: the chamber, 954-941-2940
Start time
The chamber’s event page lists the evening as 6 to 10 p.m. and says the parade begins at 6 p.m. The city’s listing shows 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the top but repeats the chamber’s 6 p.m. start further down. Plan to be in your spot by 6. In 2025 the parade started at 7 p.m.
Route and where to watch
The chamber has not published the 2026 route or viewing spots. For reference, the 2025 parade started at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach, traveled north on the Intracoastal and ended at Hillsboro Boulevard, according to the city’s 2025 release. That year:
- Spectator bleachers were at Alsdorf Park, 2901 NE 14th St., on the 14th Street Causeway.
- The judges’ stand and the chamber’s VIP area were at Miraggio Italian Grill, 3100 E. Atlantic Blvd.
We will add the 2026 route and bleacher spots when the chamber or the city posts them.
Bridges and driving
In 2025 the NE 14th Street Causeway and Atlantic Boulevard bridges over the Intracoastal were locked open from about 6:15 p.m. until the parade passed, and the city told drivers to use other routes. The city has not posted 2026 bridge times. With a 6 p.m. start this year, expect the openings to begin earlier than in 2025, and allow extra time if you need to cross to or from the beach that evening. Our road construction and closures page will carry the 2026 times when they are out.
Tickets: VIP viewing and the Chamber boat
The chamber’s two paid options for 2026, both with limited space:
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| VIP Waterfront Viewing, The Cove Waterfront & Tiki Bar, 1754 SE 3rd Court, Deerfield Beach | $100 a person | A front-row view of the parade |
| Chamber Boat Experience | $200 a person | A seat on the chamber’s own boat in the parade, with food and an open bar |
Book through the chamber’s event page or call 954-941-2940.
Entering a boat
Boats enter through the chamber; the 2026 entry fee is $25. The chamber is judging boats on how well they carry the “A Party in the U.S.A.” theme. Its rules say the parade is nonpartisan and apolitical: no political signs, offensive decorations, nudity or profanity, and the organizers may remove any boat that breaks them.
Watch from home
The chamber livestreams the parade on its YouTube and Facebook pages.
Past parades
| Year | Date | Start | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (64th) | Friday, Dec. 11 | 6 p.m. | A Party in the U.S.A. |
| 2025 (63rd) | Friday, Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | Rock the Boat: Holiday Remix |
The city called the parade “one of the longest-running boat parades in the nation” in its 2025 release. Both recent parades were on the second Friday of December.
What this means for you
- Friday, Dec. 11: boats on the Intracoastal from 6 p.m.; free to watch.
- Expect the 14th Street Causeway and Atlantic Boulevard bridges to open for the parade.
- Book VIP viewing or the Chamber boat early; space is limited.
Related: holiday lights and Christmas events, Christmas parade and tree lighting, Drone Show Extravaganza and Jazz Fest Pompano Beach.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade in 2026?
Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce says the parade begins at 6 p.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway. It is the 64th annual parade.
What is the route of the Pompano Beach boat parade?
The 2026 route has not been published. In 2025 the boats started at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach and traveled north on the Intracoastal to Hillsboro Boulevard.
Where can I watch the Pompano Beach boat parade?
It is free to watch from the shore. In 2025 the city set up spectator bleachers at Alsdorf Park, 2901 NE 14th St. The chamber’s 2026 VIP viewing party at The Cove in Deerfield Beach is $100.
Which bridges close for the Pompano Beach boat parade?
In 2025 the NE 14th Street Causeway and Atlantic Boulevard bridges over the Intracoastal were locked open from about 6:15 p.m. until the boats passed. Expect similar openings in 2026.
How do I enter my boat in the Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade?
Register through the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce. The 2026 boat entry fee is $25, and the theme is A Party in the U.S.A.
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