Lights, Music & Joy

Feast your eyes on this path into the bonsai garden at Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce. The display was designed and created by volunteers. DAVE MARTIN

Make the most of the holidays on the Treasure Coast

The three boat parades in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties never fail to awe viewers. MARINE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF THE TREASURE COAST

Everyone has more than enough on their plates but take some time to make memories by treating yourself and the family to the sparkling holiday events happening around the Treasure Coast. You’ll love the twinkling lights, joyful parades, heartwarming holiday shows and unique lighted displays all along the Treasure Coast.

Boat parades are awesome reminders that we live in Florida. Moving against the dark night with silvery splashes of water, decorated boats travel our waterways in the annual parades organized by the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast. With one for each county on different days, it’s easy to see all of them. They start between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Check miatc.org for times and viewing spots.