Parade of Lights

Don't miss the 42nd annual Parade of Lights on the evening of Saturday, December 14. The Parade of Lights is a signature Canyon Lake Yacht Club event. Boats will line up at the Eastport Park boat launch area at 5 p.m. The parade will start at approximately 5:30 p.m. Boats will show off their holiday spirit with festive lights and colorful displays as they parade through the East Bay and around the main part of the lake. Join the Yacht Club at Holiday Harbor from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for not only a great view of the parade but also warm food. Additionally, spectators may takes tours of some of the boats as they dock at Holiday Harbor.

Parade Route

The parade kicks off as boats line up at the East Port launch ramp at 5 p.m. The boats set sail from Eastport at 5:30 p.m., zig-zagging through the East Bay to the boat tunnel for a spectacular display of lights. Boats that can fit through the tunnel will pause at the Holiday Harbor Park docks for a 30-minute intermission (approximately 7:30 p.m.), while those unable to fit through the tunnel exit the lake and relaunch at Holiday Harbor. Once regrouped at the docks, the parade resumes around the main lake, touring Big Bass Cove, Catfish Cove, and Happy Camp before returning to the festivities at Holiday Harbor Park.

Viewing Spots

Some of the best spots to check out the parade are Holiday Harbor Park, Indian Beach, Roadrunner Park, Diamond Point Park, and Sunset Beach.

Festivities at Holiday Harbor Park

From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Yacht Club will host festivities at Holiday Harbor Park. There will be warm food for spectators. During the parade intermission at approximately 7:30 p.m., spectators can get an up-close look at some of the decorated boats docked at the harbor and tour the boats.

Schedule

5 p.m. – Boats line up at the Eastport launch ramp.
5:30 p.m. – Parade travels through the East Bay
6:30 p.m. – Festivities at Holiday Harbor Park start
6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Peak hours of the parade
7:30 p.m. – Intermission and festivities at Holiday Harbor Park
7:30 p.m – Parade travels around the Main Lake
9 p.m. – Boats return to Holiday Harbor Park for continued festivities and the announcement of the People's Choice Award.
10 p.m. – Event ends

Participate

Once again this year, neighborhoods and Canyon Lake clubs are challenging their counterparts to vie for the title of the best-decorated neighborhood or club boat, continuing a tradition initiated during the 2020 parade. All registered powerboats in Canyon Lake are eligible to participate. Prizes will be awarded across various categories, adding an exciting new dimension to the Parade of Lights. For many Canyon Lake boat owners, participating in the parade is the highlight of the year. Please note the award dinner will take place on Saturday, January 4.
 

Guest Access

If you are calling guests in for this event, please utilize our e-pass option. It is the best and easiest way for your guests to access the community. ePasses allows Canyon Lake POA members to email guest passes to their guests so they can either print the pass ahead of time, or the gate guard can scan their pass on their smartphone. Each manned lane is now equipped with wireless hand-held QR code scanners. Please note, service providers do not have access to amenities or facilities on the day of this event. Service providers include contractors, delivery drivers (doordash, grubhub, pizza etc.), furniture deliveries, house cleaning services, HVAC services, landscapers/pool services, plumbing services, and rideshare apps (uber/lyft). Note that healthcare providers are permitted. Should members need a service provider to have access on any of these holidays they can add them as a temporary guest for the day/weekend.