Watch the Savannah River sparkle with holiday cheer in a fantastic display of lights. Over 40 boats decorated in holiday cheer will parade Savannah’s Waterfront on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 for the 23rd Annual Savannah Boat Parade of Lights. This 20+ year tradition is free and open to the public.

This year’s parade proceeds will benefit Greenbriar Children’s Center, an amazing organization which has been helping children and their families, in need, in Savannah since 1949.

The Parade of Lights, led by the Georgia Queen Riverboat, will begin its voyage from The Dock at Eastern Wharf, in front of the Thompson Savannah Hotel, the Premier Sponsor. After leaving the dock, the captains will circle past the Savannah Convention Center to the Talmadge Bridge…continue down the Savannah River past Plant Riverside District, along River Street, slowly passing the panel of judges at the Dock at Eastern Wharf, where their history and information will be announced … And… Repeat the circle… ending back at the Eastern Wharf Dock.

The Park at Eastern Wharf is planning a wonderful event to coincide with the festivities of the parade! Directly following the event, please join the Official Parade Afterparty at the beautiful Thompson Savannah Hotel.

Enjoy the Crafty, Fun, Creative, Whimsically decorated vessels that these Captains and their Crews work so diligently on! Cheer them on as they volunteer their time and efforts to ring in the Holiday Season!