33rd Annual Lighted Yacht Parade

Alameda/Oakland Ferry to Participate
in Annual Lighted Yacht Parade

The City of Alameda invites the public to ride the Alameda/Oakland ferry in the 33rd annual Lighted Yacht Parade on Saturday, December 5th, at Jack London Square in Oakland. This Bay Area tradition features hundreds of festively decorated boats as they cruise along the estuary in competition for prizes. The public can participate in the festivities by riding the Alameda/Oakland ferry, which will also be entered into the competition.

The special Lighted Yacht Parade ferry service is only available from the Alameda Main Street ferry terminal located at 2990 Main Street. The ferry departs from Main Street at 5:15 PM and returns to the terminal at 6:45 PM.

As in past years, the ferry service is collecting toys onboard for the Toys for Tots program. As a special thank you, customers donating a toy may ride the parade ferry for free. Fares for all others are: adults $6.25; juniors 5 to 12 years old $3.50; children under 5 free; seniors and disabled persons $3.75. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; tickets may be purchased onboard the ferry. Onboard food and beverage service is available. Free parking is provided at the Main Street terminal.

The Alameda/Oakland Ferry is partially funded by the countywide Measure B half-cent sales tax for transportation and is administered by the City of Alameda. For complete ferry information, visit www.eastbayferry.com, or call the recorded information line at 510-522-3300.