Santa Claus is coming to town and so is Mystic’s Annual Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Downtown Historic Mystic, Connecticut.

The Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6pm with the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade to follow. This event has become a beloved tradition in Mystic over the years and you don’t miss out on being part of the festivities.

The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center will be on site to collect unwrapped toy donations for the holidays. Come out and support a great cause!

6:20pm Bridge Opening for Parade Mystic River Park Downtown Mystic

If your sailboat, power boat, dinghy or row boat is still in the water sign up for some festive fun! Your entry fee is a new or like new coat or toy donated to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. We will be accepting donations in advance at the Chamber office and before the start of the parade at the Seaport. The deadline to enter your boat this year is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20th

Boaters plan to catch the 3:40pm Drawbridge opening to rendezvous at Mystic Seaport prior to the Parade

If your sailboat, power boat, dinghy or row boat is still in the water, sign up for some festive fun! Your entry fee is a new or like new coat or toy donated to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. We will be accepting donations in advance at the Mystic Chamber office, 22 East Main Street, and before the start of the parade at the Mystic Seaport Museum.