Float Your Boat 2023
Lake Macquarie
Friday 23rd June and Saturday 24th June
Float Your Boat returns this year for two nights of light-up fun for the whole family with $4000 in prizes for boat light displays on offer. Setting off from Marmong Point Marina on beautiful Lake Macquarie, Float Your Boat is an open challenge for boat owners to dress up their boats with lights and take part in a flotilla parade. Come see the magic and join in the festivities, or be a part of the spectacle!
Entrants can win one of three prizes:
- People’s Choice Award $2000 cash (inclusive GST)
- Mayor’s Best Boat Award, 10m and Over $1000 cash (inclusive GST)
- Mayor’s Best Boat Award, 5m – 10m $1000 cash (inclusive GST)
Applications to be involved in this year’s Float Your Boat parade and competition are now open.
Apply to be in the parade and find more information plus read the full terms and conditions for entry on the Lake Macquarie City Float Your Boat Event Page
This event is part of the Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival 2022
Official Program and Course Maps
For course maps and more detailed information on times, locations and events, keep your eye on the Lake Macquarie City Float Your Boat Event Page.


