Christmas parades aren’t limited to the land! Here are several lighted boat parades in the Charlotte area. Read on for tips about where you can view each parade from. They are free to watch, but if you’re watching from a lakeside restaurant or bar, you’d be expected to purchase food or drink.
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Lake Norman Yacht Club Christmas Flotilla and Parade
14 Annual Lake Norman Yacht Club Christmas Flotilla and Lights Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024
5 to 10 p.m.
We don’t have details on the route, but typically your best bet is to get a reservation for an outside table at Hello, Sailer, at 20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius, NC.
Northern Lights of Lake Norman Lighted Boat Parade
The Northern Lights of Lake Norman Boat Parade
Saturday, December 14, 2024
5 to 7 p.m.
Check back soon, but in past years, the best viewing area was Apps & Taps, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville, NC.
Lake Norman Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Lake Norman Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 21, 2024
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Of all the lighted boat parades, this is the ones that’s most available to the public for viewing. The parade starts at Blythe Landing, then goes to Ramsey Creek Park, then to Peninsula Yacht Club, and then to the Duke Energy Explorium. Each of the parks will be open until 30 minutes after the parade has passed each location.
Typically, at the final viewing point, Duke Energy Explorium, there are food trucks and a visit from Santa!
Please bring unwrapped toys as a donation to Little Smiles.
Photo: Used with permission by Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade 
Photo: Used with permission by Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade 
Photo: Used with permission by Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade 
Photo: Used with permission by Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade 
Photo: Used with permission by Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
Lake Wylie Boat Parade
Annual Lake Wylie Boat Parade
Check back soon!
Watch the lighted boat parade from Papa Doc’s Shore Club, 3990 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Look for updates on Papa Doc’s Shore Club’s Facebook page.
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