Light Up The Lake
Friday 28 and Saturday 29 June
Float Your Boat returns this year for two nights of light-up fun for the whole family. Setting off from Marmong Point Marina on beautiful Lake Macquarie, Float Your Boat is an open challenge for boat owners to dress up their boats with lights and take part in a flotilla parade. Come see the magic and join in the festivities, or be a part of the spectacle!
Entrants can win one of three prizes:
- People’s Choice Award – $2000
- Mayor’s Best Boat Award, 10m and Over – $1000
- Mayor’s Best Boat Award, 5m and Over – $1000
Applications to be involved in this year’s Float Your Boat parade and competition are now open.
Apply to be in the parade, more information here Apply to be in the parade.
For more information, visit Lake Macquarie website.


Official Program and Course Maps
For course maps and more detailed information on times, locations and events, Float Your Boat Parade Route and timetable