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Annapolis Christmas Lights Boat Parade

Eastport Yacht Club Parade of Lights

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

The Annapolis community celebrates Christmas in style with the Eastport Yacht Club Parade of Lights, an annual holiday tradition with boat owners showing off their Christmas light decorations through the Annapolis Harbor. Bring the whole family to enjoy this fun-filled evening and be sure to dress warm for this outdoor event!

See Photos of the Annapolis Christmas Lights Parade

Date and Time: December 12, 2009, 6-8 p.m.

Best Spots to View the Parade of Lights

  • Eastport Bridge
  • Fawcett Boat Supplies Parking Lot - 110 Compromise St.
  • Naval Academy
  • Annapolis City Dock and Ego Alley

Transportation and Parking

Parking will be restricted and limited in many places near the Annapolis Harbor. Parking will be available at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium off Rowe Boulevard. A Free Shuttle will run between Stadium and downtown between 3 and 10 p.m. After the Parade of Lights, the main loading area for the shuttle buses will be at Lawyer's Mall on College Avenue in front of the State Capitol Building.

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