decided to start a holiday boat parade. Both families were long time local fishermen and wanted to celebrate being on the water. In the 1990s the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce took over.

The Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade was canceled last year, thanks to Hurricane Ian. Now it's back again Saturday, Dec. 9, with new organizers but that same festive cheer. Spitler and her ...

Here are our top 5 events happening this December, including Christmas at Farmer Mike’s and the Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade. Still looking for more? Check out our huge list of Lee ...

Happy to be a part of it,” said Nick Maggio, Bonita Springs resident. The anticipated parade almost didn’t happen. Bay Water Boat Club, which originally organized this event, stepped down ...