La Posada Lighted Boat Parades on North Padre Island

Boats covered in holiday lights cruise the canals of North Padre Island for two nights of the La Posada Lighted Boat Parade, a long-running Corpus Christi Christmas tradition. Families can watch from along the canals as the decorated boats pass. The parade is run by the La Posada Foundation, which raises money to help children across the Coastal Bend. A separate kickoff party with auctions is held Friday, Dec. 4, and is not part of this listing. When: Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. through the North Canals, and Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. through the South Canals. End times are not posted; about two to three hours is an estimate. Where: Both parades start at the Caravel Boat Ramp on North Padre Island, Corpus Christi. The ZIP code 78418 is our best match for the area and was not stated by the organizer. Cost: Free to watch from public spots along the canals. More info: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/merrydays/ Organizer: La Posada Foundation.