Each year the coast of San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye is brightly lit with elaborately decorated boats during the annual Holiday Lighted Boat parade. The traditional event, first started in 2006, officially brings in the Christmas holiday season, delighting residents and visitors who gather at the beach, docks and seaside bars along the parade route.

This year the parade will take place on Saturday, December 16th, starting at 6PM. The route begins at Wayo’s Beach Bar, heads south and turns around at Crazy Canucks Beach Bar. All proceeds from the event go towards charitable organizations on the island, including Raise Me Up, who is part of the boat parade committee. If you’re visiting the island during this festive event you are in for the ultimate Caribbean Christmas treat!