Participant Information and Registration Form

2024 Parade Theme: PEACE ON EARTH

Thousands of families at Cesar Chavez Pier at the southern judging station are depending on you to sail past the pier, and not to cut across early to Coronado! You must pass all 3 judges towers (including the on one Cesar Chavez Pier) to qualify for the bounty of prizes!

NOTE: WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR THE DECEMBER 15TH PARADE.

Awards banquet will be on January 9, 2025 at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse. Details and ticket purchase to come shortly.

The $75 ($100 after November 25) entry fee covers Parade participation for both evenings. All orders submitted after November 25 will need to pick up your skippers packet at the Bali Hai Restaurant during the day.

Step 1. YOU MUST READ and AGREE TO THE SKIPPERS’ NOTICE and waiver paragraph below.

By filling out the registration form, you are agreeing to this WAIVER, RELEASE and INDEMNITY: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Parade, related events and activities, I agree to release and waive any and all claims and / or lawsuits against SAN DIEGO BAY PARADE OF LIGHTS, a Public Benefit Corporation, it’s members, officers, directors, Parade Committee, the Port of San Diego, and all other sponsoring organizations (“Released Parties”), for any loss or damages due to bodily injury, death or property damage sustained while participating in the Parade and related events and activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties, from and against any and all actions, claims and / or damages, including costs and attorney fees, due to personal injuries, property damage or intangible damage, asserted by any third person, caused directly, in whole or in part by the conduct of Applicant, and Applicant’s agents, employees and crew, even where the negligence of the Released Parties is a contributing cause of the damage. I also agree to conform to and to comply with all rules and regulations governing this event as well as the directions, safety requirements, instructions and regulations of the United States Coast Guard, The San Diego Harbor Police and the Parade Directors and Parade Committee safety vessels.

I have read and agree to the paragraph above. Download and read the 2024 Skippers’s Notice using the button below.

Step 2: Add the 2024 Parade of Lights registration product to your shopping cart and checkout using the button below. Registration is now open.

The $75 ($100 after November 25) entry fee covers Parade participation for both evenings. All orders submitted after November 25 will need to pick up your skippers packet at the Bali Hai Restaurant during the day.