Lighted Boat Parade
July 2 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
🎆🚤 Light Up the Lakes – July 2nd Lighted Boat Parade!
Celebrate the 4th in true Waupaca style — on the water, under the stars, and surrounded by glowing boats! Whether you want to enter your own decked-out boat or ride in style aboard the lead paddlewheel, this is the can’t-miss summer event.
📅 Date: Thursday, July 2nd
🕗 Boarding/Lineup Begins: 8:00 PM
🛳️ Departure: 8:30 PM from Clear Water Harbor
💡 Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
🍹 Cash Bar Onboard (no food, so dine beforehand at our waterfront restaurant!)
✨ 2 Ways to Join the Fun:
🚢 Ride the Lead Boat (Double-Decker Paddlewheel)
Enjoy the parade from the front of the action!
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Adults (12+): $19.99
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Children (2–11): $12.99
To RIDE on the Chief Book here!
🎨 Enter Your Own Decorated Boat
Show off your patriotic flair and compete for prizes!
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Entry Fee: $20 per boat
- To ENTER your own boat in the parade click here!
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100% of the fee goes to Waupaca Area Project Backpack, helping feed local kids in the Waupaca Area .
🎇 Follow the Chief Waupaca through 8 beautiful lakes, light up the shoreline, and be part of a magical night of community, creativity, and celebration.
Don’t miss this glowing 4th of July tradition — grab your tickets or register your boat today! Or, you can watch the parade right from the deck at Clear Water Harbor.
Event Date
July 2
Event Time
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
N2757 County Hwy QQ
Waupaca,
WI
54981
United States
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