Broad Street Canal Boat Light Parade

Birmingham's City Center Canals Light Up for the Holidays

• What: A holiday boat parade along Birmingham's city center canals.
• When: 5:30p.m.December 9, 2007
• Where: Canalside from Birmingham's National Indoor Arena (NIA) to The Mailbox
• Admission: free
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The canals light up with decorated boats and local celebs as part of Birmingham's all out holiday season festivities. In 2007, 20 lit and decorated boats represented theaters, restaurants even the Birmingham Girl Guides. Noddy Holder, of Slade, was expected to be floated down the canal on a "glam rock" narrow boat. The best decorated boat makes a "lap of honor" back to the NIA for a fireworks finale.