12/07/2024
It's HO HO HO on the H2O!
You may have noticed something about people in the Lowcountry. Folks here are crazy about boats. So it stands to reason that we’d create a parade around them.
The annual Holiday Parade of Boats has become a beloved, longstanding tradition. In fact, 2024 will be its 43rd year.
Presented by the City of Charleston in cooperation with the Charleston Sail and Power Squadron, it’s festive fun for all ages. People adorn their boats with all kinds of wacky holiday decorations, then motor around the harbor to make sure everyone gets a good view.
The Parade of Boats officially lasts from about 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., but the time depends on where you position yourself. The parade begins near Fort Sumter, travels past the USS Yorktown, goes under the Ravenel Bridge and back. Then it heads south along the Charleston Peninsula. It travels along the Battery and ends on the Ashley River near the James Island Connector.
Anywhere along the waterfront should give you a good view, especially along the Battery at the base of the peninsula downtown.
Ahoy and Ho Ho Ho!
Note: Date for 2024 is tentative. Check back closer to the event for exact schedule.