Santa Barbara Boat Parade 2025. The 62nd annual boat parade will showcase more than 50 boats, decked with more lights and decoration than you can imagine. The boat parade is preceded by santa's village activities beginning at 3 p.m.

The 62nd annual boat parade will showcase more than 50 boats, decked with more lights and decoration than you can imagine. The event was put on by the 2024 parade of lights committee and sponsored by the city of santa barbara waterfront department, santa barbara harbor merchants.