Lighted Boat Parade

Boats adorned in colorful lights move in formation, up the beachfront of the Town of Colonial Beach, and then make their way back to Monroe Bay. The dazzling array of holiday lights is really something to see, and is a wonderful part of our town's annual Winter Festival, which also includes a Tree of Lights.

There's no shortage of lights in this super fun event. I hope to enter my boat in it next year, as I have some great ideas for decorations. I'm really looking forward to it!

In this "Show on H2O" you may see boats fabulously decorated with animated Christmas scenes accompanied by music and costumed carolers. Some folks spare no expense when creating incredible holiday displays on their vessels. These "floats" (get it?!) will give viewers in restaurants, yacht clubs, on public beaches, and in private homes an incredible sight.

Bring friends and family to see this wonderful display. The dancing of the colored lights reflecting off the surface of the water is so pretty and it's a great family event that people of all ages will enjoy.

It begins at Marker 2 right around dusk, which is typically around 5:00pm.

If you'd rather participate than watch, you can apply by completing this short form and turning it in at the Beach Service Center, the Colonial Yacht Center or at the Captain’s Meeting at the Dockside Restaurant at 1 pm on the day of the event.

Captain’s Name__________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Boat Name_______________________________________________

Telephone__________________Email:_______________________

Cell____________________

Type of boat

Fiberglass______

Wood____________

Sail________

Power______

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