37th Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade
December 6, 2025 6:00 pm
Matanzas Pass Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Join Us for a Magical Christmas Boat Parade!
Get ready to be enchanted by the twinkling lights and festive spirit at our annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade!
Come and witness a spectacular display of beautifully decorated boats, each adorned with dazzling lights and holiday decorations. As the boats glide gracefully across the water, you’ll be captivated by the shimmering reflections and the joyous atmosphere.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy this unforgettable evening filled with holiday cheer, music, and the warmth of the community. Don’t miss out on this magical event that will surely light up your holiday season!
Enter A Boat In The Parade
Get busy decorating your boat and take part in the fun! Cost is $35 for non-sponsored boats and $50 for sponsored boats. You can pay online for your boat here. In addition, please download, fill out and submit the application. Cash or check are also accepted for payments.
If you have questions please contact Dayla at [email protected].
Boat Parade Details
The boats will assemble in front of the docks at Salty Sam’s Marina at 5:30 PM, with the parade set to depart promptly at 6:00 PM. The boats will travel northwest under the Matanzas Pass Bridge, passing the Coast Guard station, and continue through Estero Pass. The parade will then turn and head toward the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina. After passing the Pink Shell, the boats will turn south and travel along Estero Island before crossing the Matanzas Harbor.
If time and weather permit, the boats will make a second loop around the back bay area, passing under the Matanzas Pass Bridge for a second loop as they continue their festive journey.
The parade can be viewed from many locations along the bayfront including one of the many wonderful restaurants lining the back bay area. These spots offer a great view of the boats as they pass by, so make a reservation early and enjoy the show! In addition, many boat tour companies will be taking passengers to view the parade from the water.The parade will also be broadcast live by Beach Talk Radio on their Youtube Channel.
Video By Nicholas Becker, Cruisin Tikis Fort Myers Beach
Check Out Last Year’s Winners
The winners of 2024’s parade were announced, with outstanding boats recognized in multiple categories:
- Small Non-Sponsored Power Boat: #38, The Maverick, captained by Christian Kearns
- Medium Non-Sponsored Power Boat: #27, Part Time, captained by Mike Cooper
- Large Non-Sponsored Power Boat: #23, Fin, captained by RJ Choinski
- Small Sponsored Power Boat: #21 & #22, Cruisin Tikis 1 & 2, captained by Nick Becker and Jason Hite
- Medium Sponsored Power Boat: #5, Midwest Express, captained by Zack Harbin
- Large Sponsored Power Boat: #16, Tiki Pub’s Darcy Rae, captained by Joey Pietrzyk
2024 People’s Choice Award Winners:
With over 1,500 votes cast, the results are in!
The Runner-Up for this year’s People’s Choice Award is #11, Miss Millie, captained by Dino Pescara. Taking the top spot and winning the 36th Annual FMB Christmas Boat Parade
People’s Choice Award is #32, Kaizen 2, captained by Jaime Chandler.
Congratulations to all this year’s winners!