Page 2 - Jupiter Spotlight - November '24

Page 2, Jupiter Spotlight

Boat Parade from page 1 said Michael Lessing, CEO
of Lessing’s Hospitality
family-friendly parade will Group. “It’s an honor to be
showcase up to 80 boats of part of a cherished tradition
all sizes decked out with fun that brings joy to so many!”
decorations and thousands This year, the boat parade
of holiday lights. Radio and Charlie & Joe’s at Love
personalities Mo and Sally Street will be featured in an
from KOOL 105.5 will return upcoming holiday movie,
as Grand Marshals of the boat Christmas Overtime, which
parade, with a special guest will be released digitally
appearance by Santa Claus. in December and land on First Place Boat #41 Suits Us Marines – Tom Serio Photography
“After 30 years, the the streaming service NBC Too – Tom Serio Photography
Holiday Boat Parade still Blue Heron – Lighthouse Peacock in the early spring. All vessels must be registered by Tuesday, December 3.
captivates, bringing together – photography by Susan The MIAPBC invites local businesses to join us as Boat registrants are also required to attend the 6 p.m. Captains’
old friends and new,” said Speaks McGirt sponsors of the parade, with packages starting at $500. Meeting on December 3 at The Twisted Tuna in Jupiter,
MIAPBC Executive Director Package benefits vary and include business exposure Fla. Entry is free with a $50 refundable deposit. For more
Alyssa Freeman. “Traditions only shine brighter with time, through television, radio, print, digital, social media, and information, visit palmbeachboatparade.com or call (561)
creating countless memories and smiles by giving back to public relations. A sponsorship guarantees access to the 863-0012.
the community.” MIAPBC’s exclusive VIP Viewing Party, with premium Follow the boat parade virtually using the free GPS app
MIAPBC will collect toys by land and by sea for Toys for views of the boat parade, along with entertainment, food, KnowWake! KnowWake maps coastal waterways for both
Tots and Little Smiles. During the first week of November, and drinks. This year, the parade’s top sponsors include Android and iPhone users. Simply download the app, create
donation boxes will be placed throughout the county for toy Lessing’s Hospitality Group, Amazon, 1000 NORTH, an account, and track the parade as it makes its way to the
drop-offs. A “toy fleet” of boats traveling along the parade route The Clubhouse, The Twisted Tuna, Town of Jupiter, Safe Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
will offer easy dockside pickups for your donations. Simply Harbor North Palm Beach Marina, Harbourside Place, Light up the holidays this year with MIAPBC!
wave a flashlight when you see a boat with toy drive signage, Florida Blue, Freedom Boat Club, and All My Sons For more information about the Marine Industries
and uniformed Marines and volunteers will pull right up to your Moving and Storage. Association of Palm Beach County, please visit
dock to collect your donations. Last year, MIAPBC collected Register your boat today to join this festive tradition! marinepbc.org.
more than 15,000 toys. A panel of judges will assess each entry based on lights,
“We’re thrilled to sponsor this year’s Holiday Boat Parade enthusiasm, and themed décor! Participating vessels are Photos courtesy of Tom Serio Photography
and help bring the magic of the season to life on the water,” eligible to receive up to $10,000 in cash and prizes. and Susan Speaks McGirt Photography

First Place Boat #3 Busted Barnacles (Barnacle First Place Boat #30 Nailed it – Tom First Place Boat #40 Time Out – Tom Serio Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – photography by Susan
Busters) – Tom Serio Photography Serio Photography Photography Speaks McGirt

U.S. Marines – Tom Serio Photography

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