Santa Arrives by Tugboat & 19th Annual Mystic Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

This Mystic Chamber of Commerce event begins at 2pm at Mystic River Park when Santa arrives on the tugboat John Paul, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree in the park at 6pm. Decorated vessels will parade down the Mystic River starting at 6:20. Boats of all types and sizes are welcome, and entrance requires only a toy or coat donation to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Prizes will be awarded for Most Charismatic Crew, Innovative Vessel, Best Dressed Vessel, and Miss Mystic Vessel of Grandeur.