Annual Parade of Boats in Astor Fl
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Start Your Holiday Season With A Splash!
Florida is well known for it's palm trees, oranges, and alligators and definitely not for a picturesque white Christmas.
But we do have our own unique ways to celebrate the season. Santa may even arrive by boat or bi-plane instead of a sleigh.
Our Christmas parades do not always take place down a street but on a waterway instead. In fact many communities feature holiday boat parades. You know, there really is nothing more festive than a sparkling procession of boats decked out in lights gliding effortlessly across the water in the dark.
I can't think of a better way to get in the holiday spirit.
You Are Invited!
Join us for an
Annual Christmas Tradition.
When? - Saturday December 3, 2011
Festivities will begin at 10 AM With our Annual Christmas Street Parade.
The day will continue with outdoor events and wrap up with The Annual Parade of Boats at dusk.
It is sure to be a GREAT time so......
Come and get your MERRY on!
Where? Astor Florida
If you have never viewed our parade, make this year your first.
If you have a boat join us in putting on a show for the community.
No boat is too small!!!
Countdown to Astor Annual Parade of Boats
Where IS Astor?
Celebrate by Decorating Your Boat
Join in the fun...you could win a prize.
The Boat Parade is presented by
The Blackwater Yacht Club
and is open to all interested boaters.
This year's theme is "An American Tradition"
Trophies, plaques, and cash prizes will be awarded for each class
plus $'s for Best of Show.
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Just a Few of the Photos from the 2009 Boat Parade
A Storybook Christmas
Boat Decorating Tips
A couple of tips to help you get started
Make a design plan
Use lights on more than just the rails.
The more lights the better the impression.
Use animation
Can your decorations be seen clearly from a distance?
Light the objects that you want to be seen from a distance. ( Santa, elves, etc...)
Make things BIG
Rope Lights
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Warm Wishes!
Boating Ornaments for Your Boat or Home
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We Sure Hope To See You!
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season
and smooth sailing in the New Year!
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Nemo
Dec 2, 2011 @ 8:11 pm | delete
- The Astor Christmas boat parade is a must-go holiday treat. Make sure you join in the fun this year!
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bcarter
Feb 9, 2011 @ 5:58 am | delete
- Looks like a really fun parade. I usually don't participate in Christmas parades around here because it's just too freaking cold.
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OhMe
Nov 14, 2010 @ 7:30 am | delete
- What fun! The Annual Parade of Boats in Astor Fl looks and sounds wonderful. I really enjoyed the pictures!
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praise
Jan 21, 2010 @ 11:31 am | delete
- We try and go to our boat parade in Ft. Lauderdale every year. It gets larger and larger every year. Fun lens, thanks.
Debra
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Jaime
Dec 30, 2009 @ 8:46 am | delete
- This looks like a lot of fun! Definitely something to keep in mind for the kids~ the warmer weather would be a nice perk too ;)
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Your little one will be so excited to see that Santa was at their house!
Hope To See You!
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