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Lighted Boat Parade at Petaluma River, Turning Basin Photography courtesy of Visit Petaluma
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Lighted Boat Parade

Decorated boats leave the Petaluma Marina at dusk and sail into the Turning Basin for the annual lighted boat parade, presented by the Petaluma Yacht Club.

Date
Saturday, December 12
Time
Boats depart the marina at 5:30 pm, arrive at the Turning Basin at 6:00 pm
Price
FreeFree to watch from the riverfront. Date subject to change due to tides, per Visit Petaluma.
Venue
Petaluma River, Turning BasinTurning Basin, Petaluma, CA 94952Get directions
Tickets
Event detailsvia the official ticket page
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About this event

Decorated boats leave the Petaluma Marina at dusk and sail into the Turning Basin for the annual lighted boat parade, presented by the Petaluma Yacht Club.

Details change; the organizer's page is the source of truth for tickets, timing, and availability.

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