PATRIOT BOAT PARADE CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
June 27, 2026 11:00 am
2500 Main St. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Salty Sam’s Marina is inviting boaters from across Southwest Florida to participate in the inaugural Salty Sam’s Patriot Boat Parade on Saturday, June 27, 2026, a patriotic celebration honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.
The event will bring together recreational boaters, local residents, and visitors for a festive parade around Fort Myers Beach and Estero Island. Participating vessels are encouraged to decorate their boats in red, white, and blue while displaying American flags in celebration of 250 years of freedom and independence.
The Patriot Boat Parade will depart Salty Sam’s Marina at 11:00 a.m. and make a full circumnavigation of Estero Island before returning to the marina for a dockside celebration featuring food, drinks, live music, and awards for participating boats.
In addition to private boat participation, Salty Sam’s will offer special public cruises aboard its popular vessels. The Sight Sea-R cruise boat will lead the parade and complete the full route around Estero Island, while the iconic Pieces of Eight Pirate Ship will participate in the first portion of the parade route, offering guests a patriotic-themed pirate cruise experience.
Following the parade, participants and spectators are invited back to Salty Sam’s Marina for the Patriot Parade Dock Party featuring burgers, hot dogs, drinks, live entertainment, and awards for categories including Most Patriotic Boat, Best Decorated Boat, and Best Crew Spirit.
Boaters interested in participating are encouraged to register in advance. Registration details, event information, and cruise tickets are available at: