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Little Smiles. During the first week of November, donation
boxes will be placed throughout the county for toy drop-offs.
A “toy fleet” of boats traveling along the parade route will
offer easy dockside pickups for your donations. Simply wave
a flashlight when you see a boat with toy drive signage, and
uniformed Marines and volunteers will pull right up to your
dock to collect your donations. Last year, MIAPBC collected
more than 15,000 toys.
“We’re thrilled to sponsor this year’s Holiday Boat Parade
and help bring the magic of the season to life on the water,”
said Michael Lessing, CEO of Lessing’s Hospitality Group.
“It’s an honor to be part of a cherished tradition that brings joy First Place Boat #3 Busted Barnacles (Barnacle Busters) – Tom U.S. Marines – Tom Serio Photography
to so many!” Serio Photography
This year, the boat parade and Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street
will be featured in an upcoming holiday movie, Christmas
Overtime, which will be released digitally in December and
land on the streaming service NBC Peacock in the early spring.
The MIAPBC invites local businesses to join us as sponsors
of the parade, with packages starting at $500. Package benefits
vary and include business exposure through television, radio,
print, digital, social media, and public relations. A sponsorship
guarantees access to the MIAPBC’s exclusive VIP Viewing
Party, with premium views of the boat parade, along with
entertainment, food, and drinks. This year, the parade’s top
sponsors include Lessing’s Hospitality Group, Amazon, 1000
NORTH, The Clubhouse, The Twisted Tuna, Town of Jupiter,
Safe Harbor North Palm Beach Marina, Harbourside Place, Marines – Tom Serio Photography
Florida Blue, Freedom Boat Club, and All My Sons Moving First Place Boat #30 Nailed it – Tom Serio Photography
and Storage.
Register your boat today to join this festive tradition!
A panel of judges will assess each entry based on lights,
enthusiasm, and themed décor! Participating vessels are
eligible to receive up to $10,000 in cash and prizes.
All vessels must be registered by Tuesday, December
3. Boat registrants are also required to attend the 6 p.m.
Captains’ Meeting on December 3 at The Twisted Tuna in
Jupiter, Fla. Entry is free with a $50 refundable deposit. For
more information, visit palmbeachboatparade.com or call
(561) 863-0012.
Follow the boat parade virtually using the free GPS app
KnowWake! KnowWake maps coastal waterways for both
Android and iPhone users. Simply download the app, create an Mo and Sally – Tom Serio Photography
account, and track the parade as it makes its way to the Jupiter
Inlet Lighthouse. First Place Boat #40 Time Out – Tom Serio Photography
Light up the holidays this year with MIAPBC!
For more information about the Marine Industries Association
of Palm Beach County, please visit marinepbc.org.
Photos courtesy of Tom Serio Photography and Susan
Speaks McGirt Photography

First Place Boat #41 Suits Us Too – Tom Serio Photography

Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – photography by Susan Speaks
McGirt

Blue Heron – Lighthouse – photography by Susan Speaks
McGirt

Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – photography by Susan Speaks McGirt