Regatta of Lights

Boats gather near the Vilano Beach Pier, head south to the Bridge of Lions, then turn back, so you can catch them from several points. Construction limits space along the bayfront this year, and the Vilano Beach Pier and the Bridge of Lions are good alternatives. Arrive before 6 p.m. to claim a spot, bring a light jacket for the breeze off the water, and walk downtown afterward to see the Nights of Lights.