Don’t Miss the Boat: Boat Registration Opens for Palm Beach Holiday Boat ParadeWith New Sign-up Perks
The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) is celebrating boaters with special raffles, early bird perks, and a new “Rookie of the Year” award.
North Palm Beach, Fla. (October 7, 2025) – Take to the waterways during Palm Beach County’s most beloved holiday tradition, the 31st Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Boat registration is free and open now through December 2. This year, participants will have the chance to win cash and other prizes in special raffles, and early registrants will have their $50 refundable deposit waived.
Presented by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) and Lessing’s Hospitality Group, the 31st Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade will kick off the holiday season on Saturday, December 6 at 6 p.m. This free, family-friendly event features up to 80 boats led by a traveling Zambelli fireworks display along the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. The parade supports Toys for Tots and Little Smiles by collecting toys along the parade route and at designated locations on land. Last year, MIAPBC collected more than 10,000 toys to support children in the community.
For the first time ever, the parade is offering exclusive perks for early boat registration. Boaters registered by Wednesday, November 19, will be entered into two raffles: the chance to win two tickets to the Windward VIP Club at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, valued at $950, and the chance to win $500 cash.
A panel of judges will evaluate each vessel based on lights displayed, enthusiasm, and themed décor. Boaters will compete across a range of categories, including “Best of Parade,” “Fan Favorite,” and “Corporate,” with more than $10,000 in cash and prizes on the line. The parade will debut a new category for new participants called “Rookie of the Year,” featuring a custom award, $250 cash, and more.
Boat registrants are required to attend the captain’s meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, at The Twisted Tuna. Registration is available online at palmbeachboatparade.com or by calling (561) 863-0012.
Make your boats shine bright this season during the 31st Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade!
About the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County
The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1986. Their mission is to promote and protect the sound growth of the marine industry in Palm Beach County for the benefit and education of its members, the community, and the environment. The MIAPBC brings the community two annual signature events: the Palm Beach International Boat Show and the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. MIAPBC supports dozens of local marine-related events and nonprofits that protect and promote the marine industry in Palm Beach County and beyond, with a portion providing scholarships to deserving students. Since its inception, the MIAPBC has donated over $3 million to local nonprofit organizations and scholarship candidates. For more information, please visit marinepbc.org.
