Page 4 - Southern Exposure - November '23

Page 4, Southern Exposure

Southern Profile from page 1 based on lights, enthusiasm,
and themed décor! Participating
MIAPBC will collect toys by land and by sea for vessels are eligible to receive up
Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. During the first week of to $10,000 in cash and prizes.
November, donation boxes will be placed throughout the All vessels must be registered
county for toy drop-offs. During the boat parade, there by Nov. 28. Entry is free
will be a “toy fleet” of boats traveling along the parade with $40 refundable deposit.
route that will make convenient dockside pickups. Simply For more information, visit
wave a flashlight when you see a boat with toy drive palmbeachboatparade.com or
signage, and uniformed Marines and volunteers will pull call (561) 863-0012.
right up to your dock to collect your donations. Last year, You can follow the boat parade
MIAPBC received more than 14,000 toys. virtually using the free GPS
“The parade has become an honored tradition for app KnowWake! KnowWake
so many people throughout the years,” says MIAPBC maps coastal waterways for
Executive Director Alyssa Freeman. “With our toy fleet both Android and iPhone users.
and donation boxes, we hope to spread a lot of holiday Simply download the app, create
cheer to children across South Florida.” an account, and track the parade
The MIAPBC invites local businesses to participate as it makes its way to the Jupiter
as boat parade sponsors, with packages starting at $500. Inlet Lighthouse. Light up the
Package benefits vary and include business exposure holidays this year with MIAPBC! Boat Parade. The Palm Beach International Boat Show
through television, radio, print, digital, social media, and About Marine Industries Association Of Palm Beach features billions of dollars of yachts and accessories, with
public relations. A sponsorship guarantees access to the County an economic impact of $1.05 billion statewide and $4.7
MIAPBC’s exclusive VIP Viewing Party, with premium The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach billion in Palm Beach County. MIAPBC supports over 40
views of the boat parade, along with entertainment, food, County, Inc. (MIAPBC) is a not-for-profit organization local marine-related events and nonprofits that protect
and drinks. This year, the parade’s top sponsors include formed in 1986. Their mission is to promote and protect and promote the marine industry in Palm Beach County
the Town of Jupiter, Safe Harbor North Palm Beach the sound growth of the marine industry in Palm Beach and beyond, with a portion providing scholarships to
Marina, Harbourside Place, Florida Blue, Post 32, and County for the benefit and education of its members, the deserving students. Since its inception, the MIAPBC has
Freedom Boat Club. community, and the environment. The MIAPBC brings the donated over $2.5 million to local nonprofit organizations
Register your boat today and be part of this holiday community two annual signature events: the Palm Beach and scholarship candidates.
tradition. A panel of judges will evaluate each vessel International Boat Show and the Palm Beach Holiday Photos by Sean Paul

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