Sebring Christmas Boat Parade

Overview

Celebrate the holiday season Sebring-style with twinkling lights gliding across the waters of Lake Jackson! The Sebring Christmas Boat Parade brings festive cheer as dozens of decorated boats make their way clockwise around the lake, starting from behind Don Jose’s at 7:00 PM.

This beloved community tradition is open to all participants and free to join—just bring your holiday spirit and safety gear. Spectators are encouraged to find their favorite lakeside spot to watch the illuminated procession drift by. The full route takes approximately two hours to complete, with boats generally passing Crescent Beach around 8:15 PM.

In the event of inclement weather, the parade may be rescheduled to ensure participant safety. Check the event page on Facebook for updates.

Spectating

Below are restaurants situated on the lake with viewing of the parade, and public beaches open for viewing. They are listed in order of parade route from starting point at Don Jose’s:

• Don Jose Mexican Restaurant – 4731 Lakeview Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
• Veterans Beach Park & Boat Ramp – 4251 Lakeview Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
• Hidden Beach Park – 1270 Valencia Ave, Sebring, FL 33870 (small beachfront with limited parking)
• Lake Jackson Fishing Pier & – 355 W Center Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
• Crescent Beach – 1622 Crescent Dr, Sebring, FL 33870 (small beachfront with limited parking)
• Sunset Grille Restaurant – 2640 U.S. Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

Participants

If interested in joining the parade, you can launch your boat from the public boat ramp at Veterans Beach Park & Boat Ramp – 4251 Lakeview Dr, Sebring, FL 33870. Please be floating behind Don Jose’s by 6:30 PM as the parade leaves promptly at 7:00 PM. Be sure to have the appropriate safety equipment on board to help keep this a fun and family-safe event for all. Participant safety is a priority, so the event will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Check the event page on Facebook for updates.