Happy Holidays Everyone.
Did you enjoy last year’s parade?
We sure did!


Remember, this Parade is a VOLUNTEER effort.
If you would like to contribute, please visit our CONTACTS page and give us a call or fill out the form.

2023 Boat Parade Winners:

🚤 MOST LIT- #11 Kirk Dana

🚤MOST FESTIVE- #3 Roger Bellingar

🚤MOST UNIQUE- #12 Brett Romano

🚤MOST CHEER- #7 Judd Johnson

🚤MOST GIVING- #5 Steve Puckitt

🚤YETI- #9 VJ Wyeth

🚤TINY TIM- #10 Chad Swim
(See the pics below)

Thanks to our 2024 Supporters

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The BV Message Board (23rd Anniversary)
The Johnstones

 

Thanks to our 2023 Supporters

2023 Bayou Vista Christmas Boat Parade Raffle Item Donors:
Erick and Hanh Grizzoffi, Texas Ash, Hair by Laurie Marino, Bayou Vista Beverages,
Bayside Chic Galveston, Underwater Green Fishing Lights, Leigh Ann Ayala Fancy Island Spray Tanning,
Southern Spears Surf Shop,

2023 Bayou Vista Christmas Boat Parade Sponsors:
RL and Jean Newsom, Eric and Hanh Grizzoffi, Lee DeForke, Paul Hershey,
Bart Price- Gulf Coast Insurance Solutions, TexCoast Renovations, Fat Boys,
Saltwater Garden Club, Gayle Hair Design, Claudia Kaiser, Jane Gibson, John Kunz,
Mina Lum, Jane Rigsby, Richard Posadas,
The Johnstones

Welcome to the annual Bayou Vista Boat Parade
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(To find us on FACEBOOK  CLICK HERE )

This year our parade will be on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.
  • This year’s Coordinators are:
    Ash Searcy (361)904-2602    and
    Hanh Grizzoffi (832) 282-9275.
    Thanks Ash & Hanh, more info may be found on the Contacts page.
  • Parade Route:
    Odd-numbered years, parade starts on Dolphin.
    Even-numbered years, parade starts on Blue Heron.
  • Decorated boats will meet at 5:30 PM in Highlands Bayou, in front of 159A /160 Tarpon (Newsome’s house).
  • Parade will begin at 6 PM.
How to enter
  • Online entry form is available on this website. (Click this Online Entry Form)
    This is the preferred method of registration.
  • You may also print out an entry form. Then just fill it in and drop off or mail as directed.
    (Click this Printable Entry Form)
How to help
  • Enter the parade, enter the parade, enter the parade.
  • Become a supporter. (Visit the Contacts page.)
  • Help get supporters, gift cards, donations, etc. (Visit the Contacts page.)
  • All supporters will be acknowledged on the website, social media and at the after party.
  • All participants and supporters are invited to the after party – prizes, music and food!
Captains info
  • Captains meeting:  TBA (If needed)      
  • See the info on the Captain’s Info page. (Click this Captains Info page)
After Parade Party info
  • TBA (If needed)
How to get more information
Judging Categories this year (Fun, fun, fun) – TBA
Thanks to our Supporters
  • It is only with the help of our parade Supporters and hardworking volunteers that our Bayou Vista Annual Christmas Boat Parade has been able to continue for so many years. Thanks to all who help contribute to this great event. Please support all these fine folks.

 

-Your Wild Winners of 2023-