Friday 20th June and Saturday 21st June 2025

Float Your Boat returns this year for two nights of light-up fun for the whole family with cash prizes for boat light displays on offer. Float Your Boat is an open challenge for boat owners to dress up their boats with lights and take part in a flotilla parade over 2 nights across our beautiful Lake Macquarie. Come see the magic and join in the festivities, or be a part of the spectacle!

Entrants can win prizes:

• Newcastle Permanent People’s Choice Award – 1st $1000, 2nd $600, 3rd $400
• Mayor’s Best Boat Award, 10m and Over $400 cash
• Mayor’s Best Boat Award, 5m – 10m $400 cash

Applications to be involved in this year’s Float Your Boat parade and competition are now open.

Check out our Float Your Boat event page for more information

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

For more detailed information on times, locations and events, keep your eye on the Lake Macquarie City Float Your Boat Event Page.