Next Planning Meeting • Early December • Tammany Yacht Club
Saturday, December 19, 2026 • eden isles

Eden Isles Christmas
Boat Parade

Light up the water. Celebrate the season. Join the fun!

Bring your boat, your favorite people, and a little Christmas magic. Join a festive cruise through the Eden Isles waterways, filled with sparkling lights, holiday music, and neighbors celebrating along the shore.

All boaters are welcome. You don’t have to belong to Tammany Yacht Club or live in Eden Isles. Participation is free!

Join the ParadeBecome a Sponsor

Late afternoon/evening. Exact time and parade route will be announced.

Saturday, December 29, 2026 • eden isles

Eden Isles Christmas
Boat Parade

Light up the water. Celebrate the season. Join the fun!

Bring your boat, your favorite people, and a little Christmas magic. Join a festive cruise through the Eden Isles waterways, filled with sparkling lights, holiday music, and neighbors celebrating along the shore.

All boaters are welcome. You don’t have to belong to Tammany Yacht Club or live in Eden Isles. Participation is free!

Register Your BoatBecome a Sponsor

Late afternoon/evening. Exact time and parade route will be announced.

THE EXPERIENCE

Be part of the magic on the water

There’s something special about seeing Christmas lights reflected on the water as decorated boats wind through the neighborhood.

From aboard your boat, enjoy the holiday decorations, wave to the crowds, and spend an evening celebrating with family and friends. Whether you choose a few strands of lights or a full floating Christmas spectacular, you’ll help make the parade brighter.

Already a favorite holiday tradition for many, this year’s parade invites more boats, more neighbors, and more Christmas cheer.

Boat Participation

Your boat belongs in the parade

On Saturday, December 19, 2026, boats decked out in Christmas lights and holiday decorations will light up the waterways of Eden Isles, Clipper Estates, and along Highway 11. The annual Eden Isles Christmas Boat Parade is a favorite holiday tradition for local residents, businesses, and their guests.

Hosted by Tammany Yacht Club and sponsored by the TYC Pontchartrain Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Who Can Participate?

All boaters, including those outside Eden Isles and TYC.

Entry Fee

Free to enter. You decide how much to spend on decorations.

Meeting Location

Tammany Yacht Club dock.

Start and Finish

Tammany Yacht Club, with an after-party there.

Timing and route

To be announced as plans are finalized.

Boat Registration

Let’s get your boat in the lineup

Ready to join the fun? Complete the form below to register your boat for the Eden Isles Christmas Boat Parade.

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schedule & Route

Plan your parade evening

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Boat gathering location: Tammany Yacht Club dock
Gathering time: Late afternoon/Before dusk
Parade start: Shortly after dusk
Route: See the map below
After the parade: Return to Tammany Yacht Club for the after-party.

The parade begins at Tammany Yacht Club, with all boats departing shortly after dusk. Spectators can enjoy the lights from waterfront homes, restaurants, and gathering spots throughout our waterfront community as the boats make their way through the canals.

After passing The Blue Crab, the fleet divides into two groups:

  • Starboard Group (odd-numbered boats) turns right and follows the green route.
  • Port Group (even-numbered boats) turns left and follows the red route.

Both groups travel through different sections of the community before rejoining and finishing together back in the Big Lagoon at Tammany Yacht Club. Whether you're on the water or watching from the shore, the parade offers a great view of the decorated boats as they pass through our local waterways.

Post Parade

Keep the celebration going at TYC

After the parade, return to Tammany Yacht Club for an evening of holiday cheer.

The after-party is open to parade participants and their guests, as well as TYC members and their guests. Food will be provided free of charge, and drinks will be available for purchase.

SPECTATORS AND FAQs

Find your spot for the sparkle

You don’t need a boat to enjoy the parade! Bundle up, gather your favorite people, and watch the decorated boats bring Christmas cheer through the neighborhood.

Watching is free, and spectators don’t need to register. Once the route is published, you can plan where to catch the parade.

Do I need to be a TYC member or live in Eden Isles to enter a boat?
No. All boaters are welcome to participate.
Does it cost anything to enter?
There is no entry fee. You provide your boat and decorations, and you choose how simple or elaborate to make them.
Do I need a theme, and how much should I decorate my boat?
Yes. Please complete the boat registration form so organizers can plan the lineup and route.
Do I need to register my boat?
A theme is optional. A few strands of Christmas lights can be plenty, or you can go all out with a theme like Classic Christmas, Tropical Santa, or Candy Cane Cruise. Pick something you and your crew will have fun putting together!
Will there be rules for participating boats?
Yes. Participant rules and instructions will be provided before the parade.