The best thing about the holiday season is reliving your most beloved family traditions. From picking out a Christmas tree to driving down a street full of Christmas lights, you’ll want to make this holiday season the best one ever. Add some new traditions into the mix this year and attend this one-of-a-kind Christmas boat parade in Nevada. This is far from your typical parade. You won’t see any floats or marching bands, but instead you’ll be viewing a parade of watercraft. This is one of the most magical events of the season, and you won’t want to miss it!

Have you been on the hunt for some new and fun holiday traditions to add to your itinerary this year?
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This holiday boat parade is a must! It is among the best Christmas traditions in Nevada.
The Parade of Lights at Lake Mead has been entertaining Nevadans for over 40 years.
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This year, the parade will take place on December 2. Be sure to mark your calendars because you'll definitely want to check this out.
This is a treasured event for Boulder City locals and it's easy to see why.
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It's not very often you see a holiday parade comprised of boats, after all. This is a unique event that shows off our state's innovative and festive spirit.

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The event is presented by the Lake Mead Boat Owners Association and it features dozens of boats that have been all gussied up and decorated to exude holiday spirit.
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You'll spot all sorts of eye-popping Christmas light displays and beloved Christmas characters among the boats.
The parade begins at sundown but you'll want to get there early to secure the perfect viewing spot.
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There's nothing like the sight of twinkling holiday lights dancing over the beautiful waters of Lake Mead.
The association also hands out numerous awards for different boat classes and display themes.
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There are three awards for best presentation so be sure to stick around and see if your favorite boat wins the big prize.
Join Boulder City locals and attend one of the most stunning holiday parades our state has to offer.
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The parade is completely open to the public and free of charge. For more information, check out the Boating Lake Mead website as well as the Boating Lake Mead Facebook page.

Have you attended this Christmas boat parade in Nevada before? Would you agree that it is among the best Christmas traditions in Nevada? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

This is one quirky event that’s bound to become your new favorite tradition! This parade just proves that Christmas in Nevada is so much fun! Don’t believe us? Check out 12 Reasons Why Christmas In Nevada Is The Absolute Best and you’ll see why.

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Where can we find small towns in Nevada?

  • Genoa, located one hour south of Reno and 25 miles east of Lake Tahoe is one of the smallest towns in the state.
  • Virginia City, founded in 1859, began as a boomtown with the discovery of the first major silver deposit discovery in the U.S.
  • Minden, established in 1906, was named after the city by the same name in Germany.

Learn on to learn more about the many other charming small towns in Nevada.

Where can we find annual festivals in Nevada?

  • The Best Dam Barbecue Challenge in Boulder City attracts scores of barbecue teams that compete for a spot at the famous Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational.
  • The Pahrump Social Powwow in the town of the same name celebrates the celebrate Native American traditions of the Paiute and Western Shoshone tribes.
  • The Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con event draws superhero, villain, and comic book character fans from all over the country.

Read on to learn about some of the other exciting annual festivals in Nevada.

Where can we find hot springs in Nevada?

  • Trego Hot Springs in Black Rock Desert are for those who enjoy remote locations away from the crowds.
  • Gold Strike Hot Springs in Boulder City are accessible via a somewhat strenuous hike along the Colorado River.
  • Bog Hot Springs in Denio Junction are popular outdoor hot springs accessible all year long.

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