Santa Cruz Boat Parade 2025. The lighted boat parade will take place on saturday, december 7, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the santa cruz harbor. The parade in an annual event at the santa cruz harbor where decorated boats circle the harbor shortly after sunset (5:30pm).

The lighted boat parade features 50 beautifully decorated power and sailboats parading through the santa cruz harbor. Monitor vhf channel 68 for important parade information.