The annual Independence Day Boat Parade, begun in 2005, features a holiday of floating fun and festivities for Interlochen residents and guests. Decorated with patriotic pride, boats of every size, kayaks and canoes wind through the waterways, cheered on by backyard crowds along the route. The celebration of American freedom continues well after the parade ends, with homeowners and guests partying into the night.
The annual Christmas Boat Parade is an evening display of holiday decoration and illumination on the waterways. Residents, bundled up on their pontoon boats, kayaks and canoes, hear shouts of “Merry Christmas” from backyards along the route as carols echo across the channels.
Independence Day Parade – 2023
Independence Day Parade – 2022
Independence Day Parade – 2021
Independence Day Parade – 2020
Independence Day Parade – 2019
Independence Day Parade – 2018
Mardi Gras Parade – 2018
Independence Day Parade – 2017
Independence Day Parade – Archive
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