Due to treacherous river conditions, the 19th Annual Parade of Lights has been cancelled. There will be no make up date.
Parade of Lights Fact Sheet
Each year, boaters decorate their vessels and converge on the James River for a boat parade marking the festive holiday season. Spectators will line the shorelines at several viewing sites along the parade route, which runs from Richmond to Henricus Historical Park in Chesterfield County.
Boater registration is now closed.
After-celebration activities will be held immediately following the parade at Richmond Yacht Club. Awards will be presented and winners will be recognized at the celebration. Awards are given in several categories based on the judges’ results. In addition, raffles prizes will be awarded to boater participants. All boaters along with their guests participating in the parade are welcome to attend the after-parade celebration at no cost.
Viewing Times for the 2011 Parade of Lights
Richmond
Libby Hill (corner of 28th and Franklin streets)
Entertainment 4:30 p.m.
Parade viewing 6 p.m.
Intermediate Terminal Dock (Dock and Water streets) -
Parade viewing 6 p.m.
Henrico
Osborne Park and Boat Landing (9680 Osborne Turnpike)
Entertainment 4 p.m.
Parade viewing 7-7:30 p.m.
Chesterfield
Dutch Gap Boat Landing (441 Coxendale Rd)
Parade viewing 7:30-7:45p.m.
Henricus Historical Park (251 Henricus Park Rd)
Parade viewing 7:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Entertainment 6 p.m.
