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

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

Marines – Tom Serio Photography U.S. Marines – Tom Serio Photography

First Place Boat #30 Nailed it – Tom Serio Photography LocaL Happenings from page 1

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