The annual Opening Day on the Bay typically shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, and classic and contemporary craft.
This marks the official start of the San Francisco boating season.
Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Boat Parade Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Blessing of the fleet – 10:30 am – Boat parade – Noon to 2 pm (approx.) View from Crissy Field to PIER 39, SF FREE to watch from the shore
Decorated Boat Parade Starts at Noon
There is a category for everyone and prizes for:
Categories for Boats and Decor
There is a category for everyone and prizes for:
Dating back to 1917 and organized by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association, Opening Day on the Bay marks the official start of the boating season on San Francisco Bay. For 109 years, according to the Yachting Registry, PICYA has opened the season with a parade of boats large and small.
