Sunday, August 31st, 2025
From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend Boat Parade of Lights hosted by the Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake. The parade will begin at 7:00 PM PM from Garstin Island and follow the shoreline to the north shore east boat ramp. After the parade, stay to see the Drone Show hosted by Visit Big Bear.
The parade is free for spectators, entry fee to participate is $100 sponsored by Visit Big Bear up to 100 entries. The money raised by the Rotary Club will be used for the Valley Food Banks, Scholarships for High School Students, and to the Elementary and Middle Schools. Learn more or register at bigbearlakerotary.org
Participating boats must be arrive no later than 6:30 PM with their numbers on the port side.
All participating boats must have a number (pick them up at The Visitor Center at 40824 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315) on August 31 between 10 and 2. Return the signs to The Visitor Center the following day.
California Boaters Card is required.
Registration is open to residents and second home owners.