22nd Annual Holiday Parade of Boats on the Patchogue River

For 22 years Patchogue residents have enjoyed the annual tradition of the Holiday Parade of Boats event on the Patchogue River. New Village residents can take part in the holiday fun in just a few weeks on Saturday November 21^st and Sunday November 22^nd!

Every year a theme is chosen for the event to enhance the fun and give local residents a sense of what they can expect and get everyone excited! This year the theme of the event will be “ A Disney Christmas”. Anyone is welcome to decorate and participate in the event. One staple that Patchogue residents know to expect is Santa on the Last Boat that makes it’s way around the river!

The parade can easily be viewed from several different parks and locations for easy accommodation to residents. Sandspit Park-- Davis Park Ferry Terminal at Brightwood Street,
and Fire Island National SeaShore Ferry Terminal all have free public viewing of the parade. There will be a live DJ at all places where you can access a view—and this even includes some local restaurants located right on the river. These include Patchogue favorites like The Oar, On the Waterfront, Harbor Crab Co and Off Key Tikki.

You can catch a preview of the parade on Saturday the 21^st at 5 pm. There will be free water rides and holiday shopping for New Village and all Patchogue residents! The main event will take place on Sunday the 22^nd with parks opening at 4 pm and the parade starting roughly around 6 pm. For more information you can visit their Facebook page and main website. Make sure not to miss out on this local and fun community holiday event!