# Event Details - **Event Name**: Illuminated Boat Parade Henley-on-Thames - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the Illuminated Boat Parade in Henley-on-Thames! Watch from the banks of the River Thames, or join us on the water.About this EventAnnual Illuminated Boat Parade on the River Thames from Fawley Meadow to Leander.The prestigious Leander Club will be opening their doors once again to the public for FREE VIEWING, food and drinks for sale from 6.30pm. The Parade starts at 7.30pm, finishes at approximately 9.00pm, and prize-giving will take place at approximately 9.30pm.FREE to spectators and prizes for best illuminations, we just ask that you register here.Any boat, any size, any age - enter on our website to sail with us at our next Illuminated Boat Parade in Henley-on-Thames - https://www.illuminatedparade.com/Free viewing for spectators along the footpath from Henley Bridge downstream towards Temple Island and from the roadside pavement in New Street.Run and sponsored by a local family, but this event could not take place without your generous donations!This year it’s back with even more gusto! Many boat owners were so impressed by the event last year said they were going to “Up their game,” for this year. We can’t wait!So please dig deep and donate what you can, every penny will be put to good use and ensure this event continues to light up our beautiful river, creating a fun night for all families to enjoy!🏆 Prizes for :-BEST IN PARADEJUDGES SPECIAL AWARDBEST ILLUMINATED BOAT / RUNNER UPBEST FANCY DRESS / RUNNER UP🎉 Leander Club opens its doors for one night only—join us for the prize-giving, bars & food trucks.See our website for more details: https://www.illuminatedparade.com/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2bef4da0-b42c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1200-h706-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/ASgn68RbIB8?si=oYaPZpCe9Xzq6RJu https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2c1e73f0-b42c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nbrHycXCb0Agenda🕑: 06:30 PM - 10:00 AMHenley Illuminated Boat ParadeInfo: Spectators Please note this is a free event but donations welcome. Boats will parade upriver from Fawley Meadows, past Phyllis Court and a colourfully lit Boathouse Row to Leander Club before going down river and turning again for a second circuit. The prime location to view all will be on the public towpath downstream to Phyllis Court Club. For safety reasons, we would discourage spectators from viewing the Parade from Henley Bridge. The prestigious Leander Club will be opening their doors once again to the public for FREE VIEWING, food and drinks for sale from 6.30pm A panel of judges will judge the boats from Leander Club. Prize giving will be at Leander Club at approximately 9.30pm There is no parking available by the river. Recommended parking located in Greys Road Car park and Waitrose car park. It is also recommended to bring a torch due to the towpath being unlit. Please be warned that there may be unregistered boats who join the Parade who may use fireworks. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/henley-on-thames/illuminated-boat-parade-henley-on-thames/100001991602280032 - **Event Categories**: parades, nonprofit, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Henley-on-Thames - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Henley-on-Thames - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Henley-on-Thames - **lat**: 51.535764 - **long**: -0.902894 - **full address**: Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Illuminated Boat Parade Henley-on-Thames - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4c1905884639b35df7b521f3338a51f3a0eb03a356cb695052f9a9bd4750a62d-rimg-w1200-h900-dc050613-gmir.jpg?v=1781376906 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Illuminated Boat Parade Henley-on-Thames being held? - **A:** Illuminated Boat Parade Henley-on-Thames takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Illuminated Boat Parade Henley-on-Thames? - **A:** Illuminated Boat Parade Henley-on-Thames is organized by Henley Parade. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Illuminated Boat Parade Henley-on-Thames is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Henley-on-Thames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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