Indian River County
Saturday, December 12, 2020
The boat parade will assemble at 5:30 and will start at 6 in the Intracoastal Waterway North of the Barber Bridge in between the two bridges and finish at the Vero Beach City Marina where the judges will be located. The winners will be announced on Channel 80 and prizes can be claimed at the Vero Marine Center. The Captains meeting will be held December 11, 2020 5:30pm at Quail Valley River Club. You will recieve your numbers, instructions, parade map, and gift bags at the Captains meeting.
Viewing stations include: Royal Palm Point and Vero Beach City Marina. Consider taking lawn chairs and blankets for seating. The event is free for spectators and participants.
Parade Map
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Martin County
Saturday, December 5, 2020
This marks the 40th Annual Martin County Parade. The boat parade will assemble at 5:30 just southeast of the Jensen Beach Causeway and will start at 6 and proceed to Sandsprit Park and into the Manatee Pocket where we will end and winners will be announce over the radio for social distancng purposes. The judges will be located at Manatee Pocket. The Captains meeting will be held on December 4, 2020 5:30 pm at Manatee Pocket/ Sailfish Marina Office. You will recieve your numbers, instructions, parade map, and gift bags at the Captains meeting.
All mariners are encouraged to decorate their vessels, large or small, and enjoy some good family fun for the holidays. The public is invited to enjoy viewing the parade boats at restaurants, parks and other locations along the route. The public is invited to walk along the docks and view the boats and crews. The best viewing for the parade will be at the Stuart Causway.
The event is free for spectators and participants.
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St. Lucie County
Saturday, December 5, 2020
This marks the 30th Anniversary of the St. Lucie Christmas and Winter Holiday Boat Parade. The boat parade will assemble at 5:30 just just North of the South Causeway and will start at 6 and Boats will proceed following the lead boat and official channel markers ending near the South Causeway. The judges will be located on the Summerlin’s dock and winners will be announce over the radio for social distancng purposes. Prizes that are not collected will be at the Fort Pierce City Marina the week after the parade. The Captains meeting will be held on December 4, 2020 5:30 pm at Fort Pierce Yacht Club. You will recieve your numbers, instructions, parade map, and gift bags at the Captains meeting.
The public is invited to enjoy viewing the parade boats at restaurants, parks and other locations along the route including Causeway Park and along the river walk . Prizes will be awarded to winning boats at the Fort Pierce City Marina and Tiki Restaurant following the parade. All mariners are encouraged to decorate their vessels, large or small, and enjoy some good family fun for the holidays. The public is invited to walk along the docks and view the boats and crews. The event is free for spectators and participants.
2020 Christmas Parades
That time of year is approaching!
We are preparing for the upcoming Annual Holiday Boat Parades for Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie Counties.
Participants and Sponsors
Our local communities are counting on us to continue this traditional Annual Holiday Boat Parade event. We are requesting for your support to keep the tradition alive!
The Annual Holiday Boat Parade is absolutely FREE to participate in. We will be giving out awards at the end of the Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River County Holiday Boat Parades. Locations of where the awards will be handed out will be announced closer to the event dates.
Download the Registration Form
Sponsorship Opportunities
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$250 Cash Sponsor - Being a cash sponsor your company logo will be placed on the MIATC website with a link provided until July 2020. Your logo will also be displayed below. Your cash donation will be used to produce the parade and provide prizes for participants and winners.
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Door Prize Sponsor - Your donation of a gift basket, gift card or any item will be used as door prizes at the Captains meeting.
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Captain's Goodie Bag Sponsor - The captains of each vessel is presented with a gift bag, any item donate will be a part of this gift bag. Examples: drink coozies, key chains, cups, t-shirts are great items for the captains bags.
Download the Sponsor Form
Thank you to our sponsors!
