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Labor Day Boat Parade Of Lights

Labor Day Boat Parade Of Lights

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Labor Day Boat Parade Of Lights! We hope to see you all next time!



Event Date, Time & Place

Sunday September 5th, 2027
Parade Starts At Sundown
Happening Across Big Bear Lake's Waters

Registration & Details To Come...Check Back Soon!

A bunch of brightly lit boat displays seen on the lake waters during the Big Bear Lake Labor Day Boat Parade.

Boat Parade Of Lights Winners


2026 Parade Winners

The votes have been cast and winners decided - let's hear it for this year's Boat Parade Of Lights winners:

1st Place

Ron KrueperBoat Number - 11

2nd Place

Tiffany BuseBoat Number - 3

3rd Place

The Bowling BarnBoat Number - 18
Second place boat display during the 2026 Parade Of Lights - the boat is covered in string lights seen in a net like pattern.




Parade Route & How To Register

A route map for the Big Bear Labor Day Boat Parade Of Lights - the boats start at the west end of the lake ending at the east
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Registration, Boat Number, & Perks

Sign up to participate in the parade - Registration To Be Announced...

Pick up your parade number at Visit Big Bear (40824 Big Bear Blvd) between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on event day.

Following the parade, return your number to receive a free drink a voucher for drinks at a local restaurant!

Parade Lineup & Timeline

6:30 PM - Arrive at the west end of the lake, behind the 5 MPH buoys near Garstin Island.

Look for the flashing orange light on the picket boat and line up behind it in order of arrival - boats will follow the leader along the parade route.

7:30 PM - The parade officially begins.

Safety & Navigation Rules

Speed & Distance - Maintain a maximum speed of 5 MPH and keep a 20-foot distance between boats.

Visibility - Display your parade number on the starboard side and keep your running lights on all evening.

Drone Show & Marina Access - Stay on the lake after the parade to enjoy the Drone Show. Note that water access to Pine Knot Marina will be completely closed until the Drone Show concludes.