Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 16, 2023
The Hampton River will come to life as a fleet of decorated boats parade past the Downtown Hampton waterfront. Don’t miss the fun Saturday, December 16, 2023.
The parade runs from 6:00-7:30 pm and concludes with an awards ceremony at 8:00 pm.
Following the parade, Santa will join the fun dockside to provide one last chance for your family to visit with him!
This event is free and open to the public!
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Additional Activities
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Visit with Santa
Santa will arrive at 2:00 pm. Join Santa in The Maritime Center for a complementary digital photo by S&B Photo Studios, LLC.
Following the parade, Santa will rejoin the fun dockside to provide one last chance for your family to visit with him!
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Holiday Music, Food and Fun!
The Landings Hotel and Bull Island Brewery will offer fun holiday treats, hot chocolate and adult holiday beverages for purchase.
The Doorway Singers and Melody and Co. DJ will entertain the crowd with fun family games and holiday music starting at 2:00 pm.
Face Painter, Mandy Smith, will be on site from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm providing free face painting for children.
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The Hampton Queen
The Hampton Queen will be operating a cruise from 11-1 pm and will be hosting an open house from 2-9 pm for visitors to tour the new vessel. You can join Santa to watch the boat parade from the new tour boat!
Hampton Roads Harbor Tours is hosting a can food drive for the event. Bring canned goods to support our local community!
Location Information
The Maritime Center
710 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
Shop, Dine and Save in Downtown Hampton this Holiday Season!
Downtown Hampton Development Partnership is excited to bring back our annual holiday coupon! Enjoy $5 off your purchase of $25 or more as well as $10 off your purchase of $50 or more at your favorite Downtown Hampton businesses!