This year, skip the crowds on the seawall and ride in the parade instead. Barefoot Tiki Tours, a proud Longboat Key Chamber member, is an official entry in the 40th annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, and we’re offering the whole boat to one private group. Bring your family, neighbors or visiting guests, up to 16 people, aboard our decorated tiki boat as we cruise the parade route past Marina Jack and the Sarasota bayfront. Your group only: the whole tiki boat for up to 16 guests USCG-certified boat with a thatched roof and a restroom onboard BYOB for guests 21+, and food and snacks are welcome (coolers, ice and water provided) Kids and families welcome Holiday attire and ugly sweaters strongly encouraged Just a short drive over the Ringling Bridge from Longboat Key, we board downtown at 1101 10th Street. The parade benefits Suncoast Charities for Children. Final timing is set at the parade’s captain’s meeting, and we’ll send your group the final details on December 9. If the parade runs, we sail; if organizers postpone or cancel, we follow their plan. Only one group can book parade night. Reserve at barefoottiki.com or call 941-866-3000.