The Festival of Lights: 
Wednesday, August 1st is our "Captains Meeting". This meeting will take place at the Huron Pointe Yacht Club at 7:30pm. This meeting is for anyone that is participating in the lighted boat parade or house decorating contest.

Thursday, August 2nd August 2nd is our "Walking Pub Crawl" in Downtown Mt. Clemens. It starts at 6pm at Barleycorns and continues on to several other hotspots in Mt.Clemens. The cost is a $20.00 donation to Boat Town USA. With this you will receive a Free Boat Town T-Shirt, Free hors d'oeuvres and discounted drink prices at each bar.

Friday, August 3rd - our "Festival Village" has been cancelled this year due to last minute reduced sponsorships. We plan to be back bigger & better next year!!

Saturday, August 4th is the "Antique Boat Show" at Metro Beach from noon to 6pm, the boats then leave the docks at 6pm and parade from the finger docks at Metro Beach to Bridgeview on the Clinton River and back again.

Saturday, August 4th is the 21st annual "Parade of Lights" the parade starts at apx. 9:15 at Bridgeview on the Clinton River and ends up at the Finger Docks at Metro Beach. The parade can be best viewed at our Festival Village, but can also be viewed anywhere along the banks of the Clinton River or Black Creek in Metro Beach.

Download & Print Registration Forms
Festival of Lights Parade Boat Application
Festival of Lights Parade HOUSE Application

Sunday, August 12th is the awards presentation for the winners of the boat and house decorating contests. The awards will be presented at the home of Commodore DAVE KLICKI, 29458 Old N River Rd. Harrison Twp, MI 48045 or call (586) 295-1021.

Miss Boat Town USA Pageant

Wednesday, August 15th is the "Miss Boat Town USA Pageant". The pageant will be held At Mac & Rays and starts at 7pm. Tickets at are available at the door for a $20.00 donation to Boat Town USA. The tickets include the pageant, program book, hors d'oeuvres , and a cash bar.