he boat parade leaves from LuLu’s at Homeport Marina and finishes at Flora-Bama Ole River Grill. More than 45 decorated vessels (including sailboats, charters and even a kayak or two) make this boat parade one of the largest in the Southeast. There are great viewing sites all along the Intracoastal Waterway, but for groups, the best spot is The Wharf at Orange Beach adjacent to the convention center.