Holiday Boat Parade and Toy Drive

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Arriving in Jupiter around 8:00 pm

This festive parade, featuring holiday-decorated boats and hosted by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, will be held on Saturday, December 6.

Viewing Locations in Jupiter:

  • Harbourside Place
  • Jupiter Riverwalk
  • Sawfish Bay Park
  • Inlet Village
  • Lagoon Bridge
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Tentative Scheduled Bridge Openings

Due to weather, winds, tides and currents, we cannot predict the EXACT time bridges along the parade route will be going up and down. Here are our best estimates based on past parades.

  • Donald Ross Bridge - Will open for the boats sometime between 7:15 and 7:30. Our permit allows for a 45-minute opening.
  • Indiantown Road Bridge - Will open for the boats sometime between 8:00 and 8:15. Our permit allows for a 45-minute opening.
  • Jupiter Federal Bridge - Will open for the boats sometime between 8:15 and 8:30. Our permit allows for a 45-minute opening.

Holiday Toy Collection Drive 

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of the Town's drop-off locations listed below during regular business hours to help bring some holiday joy to children in our community. Toys can be dropped off from Wednesday, November 19 through Friday, December 12. The toy collections will benefit Little Smiles.

  • Town Hall Lobby
  • Jupiter Community Center Lobby
  • Jupiter Police Department Lobby
  • For those who prefer online giving, visit www.cognitoforms.com/MIAPBC/BoatParadeDonationForm. Your online generosity will be divided between Little Smiles™ and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in need.
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