Indian River County
Friday, December 2, 2016
Festivities begin at 6:00PM with the Tree Lighting Ceremony conducted by city officials at Royal Palm Point. The boat parade begins in the intracoastal waterway between the two bridges and finish at the
Vero Beach City Marina. Captain's Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1st at 6:30pm at the Marsh
Island Club.
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.
REGISTER NOW for the Indian RIver Parade.
This marks the 36th Annual Martin County Parade, which will begin in front of Wahoos at 6pm and proceed to Sandsprit Park and into the Manatee Pocket where we will end at the Twisted Tuna at ~ 7:45pm and announce the winners. The judges boat to be sponsored by Chapman School of Seamanship will be located near
the Evans Crary Bridge. Captains meeting will be held
on Thursday Dec 1 at 5:30pm at the Twisted Tuna in Port Salerno.
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 event is free for spectators and participants.
REGISTER NOW for the Martin County Parade!
St. Lucie County
Saturday, December 10, 2016
This marks the 26th Anniversary of the St. Lucie Christmas and Winter Holiday Boat Parade. The parade route begins at Taylor Creek near Harbortown Marina at 6:30pm and proceeds past the South Beach Causeway turning around westward at the Fort Pierce Inlet at ~ 7:00 pm. The parade route then continues, ending at the Fort Pierce City Marina and Tiki restaurant at ~ 7:45 pm. View the St. Lucie Parade Flyer. Captains meeting will be held on Friday Dec 9 at 6:00pm at the Salfish Brewery in Ft. Pierce.
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.
There will also be a Downton Christmas Holiday Paddle Parade at City Marina at 6:00PM. Route starts at the Manatee Center and ends at the Tiki Restaurant where judging and awards will be held. Attend the mandatory Captain's meeting at the Sailfish Brewery on Friday, December 9th at 6:30PM. View the Paddle Parade Flyer and the Route Map.
2016 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.
Partisipants 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 for the Indian RIver County Parade.
Download the Registration Form for the Martin County Parade.
Download the Registration Form for the St. Lucie County Parade.
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 2017. 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 Sponsorship Form.
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