This is not your average holiday parade. For starters, it takes place on the water. Every year along Lake Lanier in Georgia, boats from all over gather together to put on a dazzling holiday parade that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. In case you’ve never experienced this holiday parade before, make this year the year you partake in the waterfront festivities.

The truth is, nobody really does the holidays quite like Lanier Islands in Georgia.
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Between the Nights of Lights and the abundant holiday activities, this area of Georgia really is a spectacular place to spend the holidays.
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And in case you needed a bit more motivation to visit—the Lake Lanier boat parade is back for another fantastic year of celebration.
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The Lake Lanier Parade of Boats is a festive celebration that raises money for local children charities in Georgia.
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Each year, boats from all over the state congregate along Lake Lanier and put on a light display unlike any other.
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Houseboats, sailboats, cruisers and more—all beautifully decorated, parade on through to Margaritaville lighting up the lake.
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What’s even better is that there are contests too, for the best decorated boat from each represented marina.
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After the boat parade everyone gathers together in the Margaritaville marina for a festive evening of fireworks.
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Whether you want to be a participant and decorate your boat for the parade, or simply want to watch from the sidelines…
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….check out this year’s Lake Lanier Parade of Boats for a holiday adventure the whole family will love.
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The Lake Lanier Parade of Boats takes place on December 8th, 2018. To learn more about the parade, visit the website or Facebook Page. To get a glimpse of the official parade route, see below.

Lake Lanier Parade of Boats

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