St Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade

04/09/2026

🎄⚓ Honoring Dedication & Community Spirit ⚓🎄

It may have taken a little time, but moments like these are always worth the wait. During the Fort Pierce Yacht Club’s April Members Meeting, we had the pleasure of recognizing some truly special members of our parade - and Fort Pierce Yacht Club - family.

👏 Richard and Rita King were honored for an incredible 20 years of participation in the St. Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade. Their continued enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment have helped make this cherished tradition what it is today.

🇺🇸 Bill and Marlene Pepin were also recognized for graciously hosting The National Navy UDT SEAL Museum, our Grand Marshals, aboard their boat, an unforgettable and meaningful highlight of this year’s parade.

A special thank you to Diane Korbey, who presented these awards on behalf of the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast and Fort Pierce Yacht Club, helping us celebrate these well-deserving honorees.

These moments remind us that the magic of the parade isn’t just in the lights on the water, it’s in the people who show up year after year, giving their time, their boats, and their hearts to something bigger than all of us. 💙

Please join us in congratulating the Kings and the Pepins and enjoy these well-deserved moments captured from the evening! 📸✨

01/01/2026

12/19/2025

It was the perfect way to wrap up an amazing parade and celebrate everyone who made it so special.
The food from Angelina’s was delicious, the band Riptide was phenomenal, and the awards were a true highlight of the night. One of the most meaningful moments was recognizing the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, made even more powerful by Riptide’s performance of “Proud to Be an American.” 🇺🇸
After the awards, the dance floor filled up and the fun continued well into the evening — a great reminder of what this parade is all about: community, celebration, and coming together. Thanks to all our participants for without you there is no parade! And thanks to our sponsors who made this event possible, keeping it free for all participants. 🚤✨

12/19/2025

🎄✨ A Perfect Ending to an Incredible Parade Season ✨🎄

What a fantastic time we had at the St. Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade Awards Celebration! It was the perfect way to wrap up an amazing parade and celebrate everyone who made it so special.

The food from Angelina’s was delicious, the band Riptide was phenomenal, and the awards were a true highlight of the night. One of the most meaningful moments was recognizing the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, made even more powerful by Riptide’s performance of “Proud to Be an American.” 🇺🇸

After the awards, the dance floor filled up and the fun continued well into the evening — a great reminder of what this parade is all about: community, celebration, and coming together.

Thanks to all our participants for without you there is no parade! ✨

Thanks to all our sponsors who made this event possible, keeping it free for all participants. 🚤

And a special thanks to Fort Pierce Yacht Club member, Ken Milner and others, for the photos of the Awards Celebration!

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THANK YOU!
SylpylUSA

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPONSORS (your committee members)
Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast (MIATC)
Fort Pierce Yacht Club
Freedom Boat Club of St Luice County
EDGE Hydration
Marine Cleanup Initiative Inc
Underwater Engineering Services, Inc.

LIVESTREAM SPONSOR
Edge Hydration
Treasurecoast.com
Stage X
Indian River State College

JUDGES' LOCATION SPONSOR
Pelican Yacht Club

FIRST MATE SPONSOR
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)
Pelican Yacht Club

DECKHAND SPONSOR
B94.7 Fresh Country
93.7 GYL Today's Best Music
99.7 JACKfm
97.1 Ocean
WTTB News Radio 105.7FM/1490AM

PARADE SUPPORTER
Posh Patches
The UPS Store 4314 (St. James Dr, PSL)
Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation

PRIZE DONORS
Sunrise Theatre
Notions & Potions
McCoy Blends
TowBoat US Ft Pierce Vero
Taylor Creek Optical
The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
Gator Trace Golf & Country Club
Treasure Coast Environmental Services
St. Lucie Mets
Fort Pierce City Marina
Coffea Specialty Coffees
Indian River State College Performing Arts
Manatee Center
West Marine

12/18/2025

What a great video of the St Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade. Thanks to Sunrise City Inlet for capturing all the magical moments! ❤️💚⚓️🎉

12/15/2025

What a night! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing captains, crews, spectators, safety partners, Grand Marshals, hosts, and sponsors who made the 35th Annual St. Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade unforgettable. Enjoy the highlights and share your favorite photos in the comments! 💙⚓️

12/15/2025

🎄🚤✨ That’s a Wrap on the 35th Annual St. Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade! ✨🚤🎄

What an unforgettable night on the water! We are so grateful to every captain and crew who participated and brought the holiday magic to life. This post features photos of nearly every boat that paraded this year (with just a couple we sadly didn’t capture), and each one helped make this milestone year truly special.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to:
⚓️ Everyone who came out to watch and cheer along the shoreline and waterways

🛟 U.S. Coast Guard Fort Pierce, for leading the parade

🚓 St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, for serving as our second lead boat and helping keep everyone safe

🚤 TowBoat US Ft. Pierce Vero, for assisting on the water and serving as our dedicated support boat

🎖️ The National Navy UDT SEAL Museum, our Grand Marshals, for honoring Fort Pierce’s rich history and service legacy

🚤 The Pepin Family, for graciously hosting our Grand Marshals aboard their vessel

⚓️ Fort Pierce City Marina Code Enforcement Boat, for helping organize the fleet at the start and proudly serving as the final boat in the parade

And of course, thank you to all of our sponsors — your support is what makes this beloved community tradition possible year after year. We truly could not do this without you. 💙

📸 Enjoy these photos from an incredible night, and we invite YOU to share your favorite parade photos in the comments so we can keep the celebration going!

From all of us involved in the parade, thank you for being part of 35 years of holiday cheer on the water. 🎄✨

Thanks to photographers from the Treasure Coast Photography Center for coming out and capturing the night for us – George McDaniel, Jeff Kraengel, Kathy Graham and Ross Abraham!

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THANK YOU!
Sylpyl USA

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPONSORS (your committee members)
Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast (MIATC)
Fort Pierce Yacht Club
Freedom Boat Club of St Luice County
EDGE Hydration
Marine Cleanup Initiative Inc
Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. (UESI)

LIVESTREAM SPONSOR
Edge Hydration
TreasureCoast.com
Stage X
Indian River State College

JUDGES' LOCATION SPONSOR
Pelican Yacht Club

FIRST MATE SPONSOR
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)
Pelican Yacht Club

DECKHAND SPONSOR
B94.7 Fresh Country
93.7 GYL Today's Best Music
99.7 JACKfm
97.1 Ocean
WTTB News Radio 105.7FM/1490AM

PARADE SUPPORTER
Posh Patches
The UPS Store 4314 (St. James Dr, PSL)
Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation

12/14/2025

2025 St. Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade Results! 🎄🚤✨

Congratulations to the Best Interpretation of the Jingle All the Waves Theme winner! 🏆💡

Boat # 19 – Knotiko II – Dan Osking 🚤🌟

📸: Ross Abraham - Treasure Coast Photography Center