# Jacksonville Light Boat Parade on the St. Johns River > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Downtown Jacksonville Riverfront, 1 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free public riverfront viewing) - Price: Free public viewing along the entire downtown riverwalk promenade - Organizer: City of Jacksonville Sports & Entertainment Division - Official page: https://www.events.coj.net/Events/Jacksonville-Light-Boat-Parade.aspx - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/jacksonville-light-boat-parade-on-the-st-johns-river--listing-8017dbcb52a1cc8e20fe4d3e ## About A cherished First Coast Thanksgiving weekend maritime tradition for more than thirty years, the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade illuminates the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville. Dozens of private yachts, historic vessels, tugboats, and sailboats festooned with thousands of colorful lights, dancing holiday characters, and festive neon displays cruise past cheering crowds along the Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks. The evening celebration culminates in a spectacular holiday fireworks show launched from riverfront barges and the Main Street Bridge, painting the night sky above downtown reflections in vivid reds, greens, and golds. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely paved, step-free riverfront promenade along the Northbank Riverwalk and Riverfront Plaza allows smooth navigation for strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Grassy lawns at Riverfront Plaza and benches along the Riverwalk offer comfortable viewing; family restrooms located inside Jacksonville Landing municipal facilities and Hyatt Riverfront. • Age Suitability: Exciting family event suited for all ages from infants and toddlers to older children and seniors. • Sensory Tips: Boating parade music and water reflections are tranquil, but the 9:00 PM grand fireworks finale is loud; noise-canceling headphones recommended for sound-sensitive little ones. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Jacksonville Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/jacksonville-holiday-river-fest-and-light-boat-parade--listing-8bee521e607e56ba78e93dbe) — Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM · Riverfront Plaza · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. 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