Eastport Yacht Lights Parade
It’s one of the best nights of the year in Annapolis! Dozens of boats in all shapes and sizes covered in thousands of colored lights parade through the Annapolis Harbor for two magical hours.
The beloved celebration started back in 1981 by spirited EYC members Jim and Shirley Langer who lived on their boat in Spa Creek. The story goes that one cold December night they strung Christmas lights on the rigging of their boat and cruised around the harbor singing carols.
The next year, friends joined in the fun and by 1988 the parade was given the designation of “Official Maryland Winter Celebration”. These days it’s recognized by USA Today as one of the Top 10 holiday parades in America. The rest of us just call it our favorite way of making the holidays merry and bright.
The joy that parade night brings continues thanks to sponsor generosity. This year net proceeds will go to EYC Foundation that works year round to support local diverse and under represented youth through interactive and on-the-water learning, a career expo, and marine and maritime trade school and college scholarships.
EYC is proud to produce this wonderful event for the thousands of jolly enthusiasts that descend upon the shores of Annapolis every second Saturday in December. We invite you to be a part of this special night as a happy spectator, Skipper and/or Sponsor.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3363819-0
