Posted on December 12th, 2025 by sheldon
These are photos of the 2025 Brighten the Harbor lighted boat parade on Sunday, December 7th. This festive event takes places each year to celebrate the holidays. It's organized by the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club and sponsored by the Fisherman's Wharf Association.
The parade is over for the year, but you can still see some lighted boats at night starting from Custom House Plaza in Downtown Monterey. Go to Ice Skating by the Bay and you'll have a fun time on skates while viewing the scenery of the harbor.
Photos by OldMonterey.org photographer, Sheldon Chang.
