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HomeLighted Boat Parade

Annual Solomons Walk

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE

December 12, 2026

(weather permitting)

Calling all captains and crew!


All lighted, decorated sailboats & power boats welcome, any size or shape


General holiday theme - let your creativity shine!



Register today!


Prizes from local businesses for:



First Place (best in show)


Second Place, sailboat and power boat


Third Place, sailboat and power boat


Honorable Mention



Details


The parade travels at 3 knots.


Monitor VHF Channel 18.


Judging criteria include:

creativity

theme

technical merit

crew involvement

overall presentation




Lighted boat

Schedule


5:15 PM - Meet at Solomons Yacht Club Fuel Dock; register if not pre-registered


5:45 PM - Boats gather off Molly’s Leg


6:00 PM - Parade starts, reaching in front of the boardwalk approx. 7-8 p.m.


8:30 PM - Parade awards ceremony at Solomons Island Yacht Club




Lighted boats

Sponsors


Solomons Business Association


Solomons Co-Op


Solomons Island Yacht Club


Solomons Yachting Center




Registration


Pre-registration recommended. Complete and email the registration form.



Questions?


Email FCSIYC@gmail.com


As a private membership organization under Sec. 501(c)7 of the federal tax code, SIYC’s club and facilities must be for the sole use of members and guests. As such, the information provided on SIYC’s public website should not be construed as an invitation to the general public.

Solomons Island Yacht Club, 14604 Solomons Island Road S., P.O. Box 206, Solomons, Maryland 20688, 410-326-3718, SIYC@comcast.net