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Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Cruise (ticketed boat charter)

Pensacola

59.99 plus taxes and fees

Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours and Boat Rentals, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises and Pontoon Boat Rentals

Dec 05, 2026

6:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Lighted Boat Parade Cruise 🛥️: Experience the most magical night of the year on Pensacola Beach! The Frisky Mermaid Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Cruise is more than just a tour—it’s an invitation to join Santa’s official entourage as we lead the holiday procession. ---

1. Pre-Parade Party at Shaggy’s Where the Holiday Magic Begins Before we hit the water, start your evening at Shaggy’s Harbor Bar & Grill (located right at our dock!) for the ultimate kids' holiday bash. Meet the Icons: Get up close for photos with Santa and Mermaid Claus. Holiday Treats: Kids can get creative at the cookie decorating station and make festive crafts.

Timeline: The party typically runs from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to get into the Christmas spirit before boarding.

2. Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Cruise** **"Escort Santa & Mermaid Claus to the Boardwalk"** Once the party wraps up, Santa and Mermaid Claus board the *Frisky Mermaid* to lead the annual Lighted Boat Parade. As a passenger, you aren't just watching the parade—you’re **in it**. * **The Lead Boat Experience:** We lead a fleet of dozens of local boats, all decked out in thousands of twinkling lights, as we cruise through Little Sabine and across the Santa Rosa Sound.

The "Merry Drop-Off":** Feel the excitement as we dock at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk to drop off Santa and Mermaid Claus. Watch from the deck as they make their grand entrance to the **Quietwater Shell**, where they’ll board their sleigh for more photos with the crowds on land.

Fireworks Finale:** Once our VIP guests are safely on shore, we head back out to the best vantage point in the Sound for a spectacular **holiday fireworks show** choreographed to the lights of the island.

Cruise Highlights** * **Unmatched Views:** See the "Most Merry" and "Best in Show" boats up close from the water. * **Heated Comfort:** If the Florida winter gets chilly, enjoy our interior cabin or stay cozy on the deck with the festive music pumping. * **Alcohol-Free & Family-Focused:** A safe, joyful environment perfect for "mer-babies" and grandparents alike.


Quick Logistics** * **Date:** Saturday, December 5, 2026 (Parade starts at **6:30 PM**).

Departure:** We depart from the Sabine Marina behind Shaggy’s.

Parking:** Use public parking at Casino Beach. **Do not park at Shaggy’s**—leave those spots for the pre-parade party diners!

Tickets:** This is our most anticipated event of the year and **always sells out.** Every passenger must have a ticket. **Be part of the parade that lights up the Gulf! Book your holiday memories now at [FriskyBoatTours.com](https://www.friskyboattours.com).**



Paid boat charter ("Santa's Seahorse") giving guests a close-up view of the Lighted Boat Parade and fireworks.

Imported from Claude research tracker.

  1. Dates: ~December 4–12, 2026 (coincides with the Lighted Boat Parade night; exact 2026 date not yet confirmed)
  2. Time: 6:30 PM departure - unknown
  3. Address: Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours and Boat Rentals, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
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