A Parade with a Purpose

On Saturday, December 9, enjoy a parade of boats beautifully decorated for the holidays on Sarasota Bay. This annual event is presented by Suncoast Charities for Children and Marina Jack. Admission is free and the best viewing is from Bayfront Park and Marina Jack. Reservations are required in advance for Marina Jack and fill up quickly. Call 941-365-4232 to reserve your table now! Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or book which will be distributed by Suncoast Charities for Children to The Florida Center for Early Childhood, The Haven, and Children First. Lana Jackson and Lisa Baer serve as Co-Chairs for this year’s event. Celebrity judges select winners from both the private and corporate sector.

Presenting Sponsors

Toy Drive Partner

Register Online For The 2023 Holiday Boat Parade Of Lights

Please note that there is a mandatory captain’s meeting on Thursday, December 7th at 5:30pm at Marina Jack.

*All registered vessels must have a motor and be able to maintain 6 knots in order to participate in the parade.

Vessel Name

Vessel Owner Name

Mailing Address

Vessel Length

Vessel Beam

Vessel Draft

Height Clearance With Decorations

Manufacturer

Type

Registration/ DOC

VHF Call Sign

Please Submit A Copy Of The Vessel Liability Insurance

Boat Captains Name

Boat Captain's Email

Boat Captain's Phone Number

Company Name If Corporate Entry

Please provide a BREIF statement, 5 sentences or less, that you would like the tv commentators to read as your vessel passes the judges area:

By submitting this online form, I hereby understand and agree that my participation in the Annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of lights is voluntary and at my own risk. I have also read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and guidelines outlined with this application and further understand that safe navigation to and from the parade is my responsibility. I understand that I must agree to all US Coast Guard safety standers. I herby certify that there exists hull liability, property damage and personal injury insurance for the parade. ( a rider to your current policy may be necessary). I understand that the captain of my vessel is required to attend the scheduled Captain's Orientation Meeting. I hereby agree to hold fully harmless and indemnify the Parade Sponsors, Local, State and Federal Government agencies, their employees, agents and guests from any personal injury or property damage which I, my vessel or my passengers may cause in any way or which may be occasions to me or those on my vessel as a result of my participation in the Annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.

Winners From The 2022 Parade

Private (21'-35')

1st Place – Bound-N-Blue | Captained By Eric Clayton
2nd Place – Prana | Captained By Richard Dear

Private (36' Over)

1st Place – My Best Life | Captained By Kyle Fraley
2^nd Place – Pomalo | Captained By Greg Budslick

Corporate (21'-35')

1st Place – Turtle Beach Grill | Captained By Able Ortega/ Turtle Beach Grill
2nd Place – Slip – N -Slide | Captained By Demetri Thomas/ Suntex Marina

Corporate (36' Over)

1st Place – Atlantic Attitude | Captained By John Springhetti/ Spring Advertising
2nd Place – LeBarge | Captained By Ryan Parker/ LeBarge

Most Creative

Tuff Tiki | Captained By Bill Hogan/ Tuff Tiki