Monday, December 23rd will be the grand finale and bonfire at Gasworks Park for the Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival. Don’t miss the spectacular sight and Seattle park side holiday tradition from 9:45-10:05 pm.

Braving the wintery weather may be a bit too much chill for you. The following Lake Union restaurants offer beautiful lakeside views of the ships while you enjoy your holiday cocktails or meal inside: Dukes, Ivar’s Salmon House, Daniel’s, and Chandler’s Crabhouse.

For shipboard options throughout the Puget Sound, check out Argosy Cruises’ full schedule for availability on either the Christmas Ship or one of the Parade Ships. Don’t wait because reservations are going fast.

If Gasworks Park doesn’t fit into your holiday calendar, see the times and locations below for many other options around the Puget Sound to catch the wonderful sight and carols. Choose to enjoy the sights and sounds from either beach/bonfire or a restaurant along the route.

Regardless which of the many options you choose, the Christmas Ship festival is a Seattle holiday tradition not to be missed.

Thursday, December 12: Brown’s Point & Redondo Beach

Choir: Emerald City Voices

8:00-8:20 p.m. Brown’s Point (bonfire/special lighting location)

9:00-9:20 p.m. Redondo Beach (bonfire/special lighting location)

Friday, December 13: Shilshole Bay, Blue Ridge & Carkeek Park

Choir: Dickens Carolers

7:15-7:35 p.m. Shilshole Bay

8:00-8:20 p.m. Blue Ridge (bonfire/special lighting location)

8:35-8:55 p.m. Carkeek Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

Saturday, December 14: Medina & Houghton Beach (First Sailing)

Choir: Dickens Carolers

4:20-4:40 p.m. Medina (bonfire/special lighting location)

5:30-5:50 p.m. Houghton Beach (bonfire/special lighting location)

Saturday, December 14: Sheridan Beach & Matthews Beach (Second Sailing)

Choir: Dickens Carolers

8:55-9:15 p.m. Sheridan Beach Club (bonfire/special lighting location)

9:45-10:05 p.m. Matthews Beach Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

Sunday, December 15: Carillon Point & Meydenbauer Bay

Choir: Kirkland Choral Society

5:15-5:35 p.m. Carillon Point

6:25-6:45 p.m. Meydenbauer Bay (bonfire/special lighting location)

Monday, December 16: Manchester & Alki

Choir: Pacific Sound Chorus

8:05-8:25 p.m. Manchester City Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

9:15-9:35 p.m. Salty’s on Alki (bonfire/special lighting location)

Tuesday, December 17: Ballard Locks & Golden Gardens

Choir: Dickens Carolers

8:10-8:30 p.m. Hiram M Chittenden Locks

9:05-9:25 p.m. Golden Gardens Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

Wednesday, December 18: Des Moines & Dash Point

Choir: Rainier Youth Choir

7:20-7:40 p.m. Des Moines Marina Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

8:20-8:40 p.m. Dash Point (bonfire/special lighting location)

Thursday, December 19: Beaux Arts & Luther Burbank

Choir: Dickens Carolers

8:00-8:20 p.m. Beaux Arts (bonfire/special lighting location)

8:35-8:55 p.m. Luther Burbank Park

Friday, December 20: Lake Forest & Magnuson Beach

Choir: Dickens Carolers

7:55-8:15 p.m. Lake Forest Civic Club (Private)

8:50-9:10 p.m. Magnuson Beach Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

Saturday, December 21: Kirkland Marina & Madison Park (First Sailing)

Choir: Dickens Carolers

3:40-4:00 p.m. Kirkland Marina Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

4:40-5:00 p.m. Madison Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

Saturday, December 21: Covenant Shore & Madrona Beach (Second Sailing)

Choir: Dickens Carolers

9:00-9:20 p.m. Covenant Shores (private)

9:45-10:05 p.m. Madrona Beach Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

Sunday, December 22: O.O. Denny Park & Laurelhurst Beach (First Sailing)

Choir: Dickens Carolers

4:00-4:20 p.m. O.O.Denny Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

5:00-5:20 p.m. Laurelhurst Beach Club (Private)

Sunday, December 22: Log Boom Park & Juanita Beach (Second Sailing)

Choir: Dickens Carolers

9:00-9:20 p.m. Log Boom Park, Kenmore

10:00-10:20 p.m. Juanita Beach Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

Monday, December 23: Yarrow Point & Waverly Beach (First Sailing)

Choir: Dickens Carolers

3:50-4:10 p.m. Yarrow Point Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

4:30-4:50 p.m. Waverly Beach Park (bonfire/special lighting location)

Monday, December 23: Portage Bay & Gas Works (Second Sailing – Grand Finale)

Choir: Seattle Girls Choir – Prime Voci

8:45-9:05 p.m. Portage Bay (W. Montlake Park)

9:45-10:05 pm. Gas Works Park Grand Finale (bonfire/special lighting location)

Featured photo from sailseattle.com.