Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier

Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00 p.m. and end at Margaritaville. The parade will cruise through the following marinas: Port Royal, Aqualand, University Yacht Club, Lazy Days, Holiday Marina and end at Margaritaville. The boats are judged and prizes awarded for creativity and festivity. This year your help will be going to Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Home, Kare for Kids, and Georgia K9 Search & Recovery.

Date:  Saturday, December 13 2025

Time: 5:00 – 10:00 pm

Location: see website/facebook for more information, Port Royal  Marina, 8800 Port Royale Drive, Gainesville, GA 30506

Cost: see registration for boat entry fees, donations, etc.

For more information: (registration/route/time schedule) www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org, Georgia K9 Search & Recovery, Kare for Kids