POMPANO BEACH, FL – North Broward’s most decorated event is just around the corner with the 50th Annual Holiday Boat Parade sailing this Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Celebrate the area’s rich history as a nautical destination by being a part of this signature event in one of several ways: by captaining a boat in the parade, hosting a shore decorating party, watch along the Intracoastal or get VIP treatment in the lead boat with grand marshals Gwen & Richard Leys.
Presented by the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event is starting early to encourage more families to get involved. The parade is co-chaired by community leaders Dr. Brian Rask and Michele Greene and kicks off at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach and ends at the Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton line.
“We look forward to making this year’s commemorative event really special,” said Greene. “We are involving the residential and business communities of Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point and Deerfield Beach! This will be a fun event for everyone.”
Entrance into the Holiday Boat Parade is free and boats small and large are encouraged to participate – it’s not too late!! Captains wishing to be in the parade need to register their vessels ahead of time for a free gas card and Lowe’s gift card to help decorate. Participants and sponsors will receive a gift bag from local businesses, including a commemorative ornament from renowned local artist Pat Anderson.
Decorate your home – shore side – by Dec. 7 and turn in your application at the chamber to receive a lawn sign. Judging will take place on December 7; Finalists will be voted on the night of the Boat Parade, Sun., Dec. 9, 6 p.m. Prizes include: Awards, Boat Parade T-Shirts & Hand Painted Collectible 50th Year Ornaments Plus Winner’s Home/Condo Picture will be published.
Open to all “shore” homes in Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach and Deerfield Beach. Turn your completed application into the Chamber of Commerce office by Thursday, December 7. Email lspinelli@pompanobeachchamber.com or call 954-941-2940 with any questions on participation or sponsorship or to RSVP your boat or home. Visit www.pompanobeachchamber.com for more information.
Ride the Lead Boat – Go VIP on the lead boat departing from Two Georges at the Cove in Deerfield Beach. Tickets are $55/person and include 4-hour open bar, buffet meal with two entrees, salad, vegetable, potato and dessert and a DJ for lots of fun and dancing. Call 561-791-9686 for tickets.
Watch along the Intracoastal. Don’t miss the lights of this parade as we commemorate a special 50th Anniversary.
The Holiday Boat Parade, held on December 9, runs along the Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point and Hillsboro Beach before ending at the Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach line. This year the star-studded event will start at Lake Santa Barbara at 6 p.m., thirty minutes earlier to encourage more families to come out and participate. There will be prizes for the best shoreline decor. Parade participants are asked to be in place no later than 5:30 p.m. Captain's pre-party is Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m. at the Isle Casino.
Email boatparade@pompanobeachchamber.com or call 954-941-2940 with any questions on participation or sponsorship or to RSVP your boat. Visit www.pompanobeachchamber.com for more information.
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