The Sassafras Boat Parade (5PM) & Fireworks (9PM) is annually hosted, run by a group of volunteers and local community businesses who support the event.
Boat Parade participates gathered by the Sassafras River Bridge to proudly display their creativity to slip holders passing by the Sassafras Harbor Marina, Sailing Associates, Granary Marina, Duffy Creek Marina, Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort & Marina, and Georgetown Yacht Haven along with those anchored and on mooring balls.
For video footage of the parade be sure to checkout our Facebook page, the date is August 30, 2025.

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD

Sassafras River, MD
Via a QR Code Spectators were able to cast their votes. Well, the results are in and the winners by category…
BEST KID BOAT
1st – Slacking Offshore (Ducks)
2nd – Baby Shark
3rd – Furtle Turtle
BEST THEMED
1st – Outstanding (Blue Origin)
2nd – Bill’s Upperdeck (Pirates with Blowy Guy)
3rd – Hakuna Mattata (Pirates)
MOST SPIRITED CREW
1st – Sherrie Lee (Military/Elvis)
2nd – Made in America
BEST COSTUMES
1st – Just Ryle (Mickey Mouse)
2nd – Sue Seas Away (Diddy)
POPULAR SMALL BOAT
1st – Hulkmania
2nd – Furlte Turtle
POPULAR LARGE BOAT
Nelly Crockett