Gig Harbor's Lighted Boats Parade Will Return This December

GIG HARBOR, WA — The Gig Harbor Lighted Boat Parade will ride again this December!

The Gig Harbor Yacht Club on Thursday announced the return of their annual show. Organizers say this year's parade is set to begin Saturday, December 11th at 5 p.m.

If you've never been, the annual parade features brilliantly decorated boats putting on a light show as they swim through the harbor. Last year's show featured 52 boats in total, including fishing vessels, pleasure boats and even kayaks.

The show usually lasts a few hours as the parade makes two laps around the harbor, and organizers say it can easily be seen from all points along the shore.

It's free to watch, but also free to take part — the Gig Harbor Yacht Club is inviting all boat owners, not just yacht club members, to join their parade. All boat owners have to do to get in line is send their name, their boat's name and length, and the name of their home port or club to ghyclightedparade@gmail.com.

Organizers say there is no charge and no commitment, they just want it to be a fun and easy event for everyone to enjoy.

>> Learn more about the Gig Harbor Yacht Club and the upcoming parade from the club's website.