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Christmas Lighted Boat Parade on Lake Dora
Date
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
Location
Grantham Point Park, Lake Dora
311 S Tremain Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757
311 S Tremain Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Organized by
Rusty Anchor Mount Dora
About this happenin
Every December, decorated boats round the lighthouse at Grantham Point and glide along the Mount Dora shoreline of Lake Dora in a free after-dark Christmas parade. Pontoons carry lit reindeer, sleighs and full light shows, with cash awards judged on Lake Beauclair before the fleet turns into Lake Dora. Look for the lead boat with the big alligator on its side; the boats strung out behind it are the parade, since decorated private boats and tour boats work the same water all evening. Know before you go: watching from shore is free. Judging starts around 5:30 pm and the parade reaches the shoreline from about 6:30 pm, running roughly an hour, though boats travel at their own pace and may reach your spot later. Grantham Point at 311 S. Tremain Street and Elizabeth Evans Park at 100 N. Donnelly Street are the prime vantage points, and the parade can only be seen from the Mount Dora side. A public lot sits at 400 N. Alexander Street, with street parking downtown, so come early and bring something to sit on.
