The Naples Boat Parade features holiday-decorated boats and watercraft winding their way through the romantic canals of Naples Island in Long Beach. Everyone loves the boat parade because it offers the excitement and festive decorations in the water below, but holiday cheer also emanates in the brightly and creatively decorated homes all along the canals.

The theme for 2025’s boat parade and holiday decor contest is: A Tropical Winter Wonderland

The best places to view the parade are bridges and waterfronts along the canals around Naples Island (ex. 2nd Street Bridge, Appian Way Bridge, and Alamitos Bay Marina).

Parking is available at the Mother’s Beach parking lot (5839 Appian Way) and the Basin 4 parking lot (6001 Appian Way) near the Long Beach Yacht Club. Naples Island will be closed to non-resident traffic during the event.