Page 4 - Talk of Tequesta - November '24

Page 4, The Talk Of Tequesta

TequesTa profiLe from page 1 All vessels must be registered by Tuesday, December
3. Boat registrants are also required to attend the 6 p.m.
sizes decked out with fun decorations and thousands of holiday Captains’ Meeting on December 3 at The Twisted Tuna in
lights. Radio personalities Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 Jupiter, Fla. Entry is free with a $50 refundable deposit.
will return as Grand Marshals of the boat parade, with a special For more information, visit palmbeachboatparade.com or
guest appearance by Santa Claus. call (561) 863-0012.
“After 30 years, the Holiday Boat Parade still Follow the boat parade virtually using the free GPS
captivates, bringing together old friends and new,” said app KnowWake! KnowWake maps coastal waterways
MIAPBC Executive Director Alyssa Freeman. “Traditions for both Android and iPhone users. Simply download the
only shine brighter with time, creating countless memories app, create an account, and track the parade as it makes
and smiles by giving back to the community.” its way to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
MIAPBC will collect toys by land and by sea for Light up the holidays this year with MIAPBC!
Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. During the first week of For more information about the Marine Industries
November, donation boxes will be placed throughout the Association of Palm Beach County, please visit marinepbc.org. First Place Boat #3 Busted Barnacles (Barnacle Busters) – Tom
county for toy drop-offs. A “toy fleet” of boats traveling Photos courtesy of Tom Serio Photography and Susan Serio Photography
along the parade route will offer easy dockside pickups Speaks McGirt Photography
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 to so many!”
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 First Place Boat #30 Nailed it – Tom Serio Photography
in the early spring. U.S. Marines – Tom Serio Photography
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,
Florida Blue, Freedom Boat Club, and All My Sons
Moving and Storage.
Register your boat today to join this festive tradition!
A panel of judges will assess each entry based on lights, Marines – Tom Serio Photography First Place Boat #40 Time Out – Tom Serio Photography
enthusiasm, and themed décor! Participating vessels are
eligible to receive up to $10,000 in cash and prizes.

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

Blue Heron – Lighthouse – photography by Susan Speaks
McGirt

Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – photography by Susan Speaks McGirt