The annual Christmas Ships Festival will take place on Seattle’s Lake Union from November 28 to December 23, 2025. The event features a parade of decorated boats. The public can view the boats from several locations, including Evanston Plaza in Fremont on December 12 and Ivar’s Salmon House and Gas Works Park on December 23.
The festival includes the 10th Annual Parade of Boats on December 12 and the Grande Finale Sailing on December 23. Choir performances will be broadcast from the ships. Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a bonfire at Gas Works Park. The event schedule may change depending on weather conditions…