The Hudson River Quadricentennial Celebration year comes to a close with the addition of an all-American maritime tradition, the start of New York City’s very own Lighted Boat Parade.
Designated for the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving, New York Harbor tour boats and charter vessels gather to participate in this ever-so-popular, holiday spirited, harbor-town tradition!
Each vessel well be decorated with twinkling lights and holiday décor, and taking to New York Harbor on this special weekend that kicks off the Holiday season in New York City. Locals and visitors in New York City for Thanksgiving Day, may be taking in the Macy’s Day Parade, beginning their Holiday shopping, seeing the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, ice skating at Rockefeller Center or participating in any number of the iconic New York City Holiday-themed events.
Even though the air is crisp and cool, Harbor tours are still operating and locals and visitors alike are still able to see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the entire NYC skyline by getting out on the Harbor. There will be no better way to do this than to step aboard one of the many tour boats in the Annual New York Harbor Lighted Boat Parade.
Each participating boat offers tickets for passengers, at a wide range of prices with varying added features on board.
The Parade Route (scroll down or download PDF) itself features 3 double-backings such that all guests aboard have the opportunity to view the entire parade of boats themselves. The route begins on the West Side of Manhattan at approximately West 23rd street at 6:30 pm. The route then guarantees a pass by the Financial District, Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty, South Street Sea Port and a pass under the Brooklyn Bridge!
All vessel participation is free, but must register (download Word file or PDF form) to ensure a well coordinated parade.
Sponsored by
Classic Harbor Line • Candis Communications • Osprey Consulting
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