Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade 2025. First begun in 1986, the annual sarasota holiday boat parade of lights brings out thousands of spectators who line the shores of sarasota bay from centennial park to bayfront park every. 9, 2023 at 7:46 am pst | updated:

For 27 years, volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring you sarasota’s premier holiday celebration. Say goodbye to shivering and shoveling snow—instead, say hello to sand, sun, and surf!