2019's 34th Annual BCYC Gulfport Christmas Boat Parade

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years' 34th Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade! Due to the wonderful generosity of our boat captains, local neighborhoods and businesses, and our own members, we filled six large boxes with toys and were able to give Operation Santa a total of $775 in cash!

In addition to all that, our local businesses provided donations for the boat prizes that totaled $4,800 in gift certificates, goods, and services! It was a very merry Christmas indeed!

Please check out all our wonderful sponsors who are listed here. Please remember to thank them when next you visit them!

And thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this year's parade so incredibly successful! Without you, this would not have been possible!

Each year, BCYC members and members of the general public come together to spread holiday joy by decking the hulls and heading out on Boca Ciega Bay to parade the BCYC way!

Download a 2019 boat parade flyer to share

We start at the Gulfport Municipal Marina and pass by the BCYC clubhouse on our way out into the bay. Next we head to Gulfport's Williams Pier and the beach, passing by the Gulfport Casino. We make our way through the communities of Town Shores, Kipps Colony and the Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, Pasadena Golf Club Estates and Dolphin Boulevard South where holiday parties wait for us to pass by. Lastly we visit Isla del Sol, then head back to the BCYC clubhouse for the Post Parade party.

Download the 2019 boat parade map

But it's about more than fun and merriment! Participants need only a simple fee to enter - two (or more!) unwrapped toys for Operation Santa. Operation Santa, coordinated by the Gulfport police department, collects toys for the children of Gulfport whose holidays would be sadder without the generosity of the community. Boca Ciega Yacht Club is proud to have been part of Operation Santa for over 18 years.

Make a Donation to Buy Toys for Operation Santa

In turn BCYC depends on the generosity of our wonderful parade sponsors, who allow us to shower our participants with fun and useful prizes at the end of the parade. Everyone is a winner at this event and no boat goes home empty handed - please see a list of our 2018 sponsors below. We would love it if you could support these sponsors when doing your holiday shopping!

If you would like to become a 2019 parade sponsor, contact the Christmas Boat Parade Chair, Jenn Buckley, 813-323-5852, or email at boatparade@sailbcyc.org

Entry Fee: Two (or more) unwrapped children's presents OR a check made out to "Operation Santa", the City of Gulfport's annual toy drive. We're proud to have supported this drive for over 18 years!

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded during the Post Parade Party for participating boats. (You must be present to win!)

Post Parade Party: Our Post Parade Party is a potluck party for participating boats and their crew (so bring an appetizer ro dessert to share) with holiday drinks, music, singing and BCYC's legendary rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas (we make no promises on whether or not we can stay in key!)

Save the Date

December TBD, 2020
35th BCYC Boat Parade!

Check-in at 4:30

Captain's meeting at 5 SHARP

Donation of Toys for Operation Santa

Coming to Gulfport for the Boat Parade?

2019 Parade Sponsors

	4Fitness https://iam4fitness.com
	Addicted to the Bean https://addictedtothebeanfl.com/
	Gulfport Beach Bazaar https://www.gulfportbeachbazaar.com/
	Boat US http://towboat.us/
	Bo-Tiki https://www.botiki.com/
	Caddy's https://www.caddys.com/
	CD Roma https://www.cdromas.com/
	The Deck Restaurant https://thedeckbarandgrille.com/
	Essential Elements https://essentialelementssite.com
	Florida Orchestra https://www.floridaorchestra.org/
	Gulfcoast Seafood https://www.gulfcoastseafoodfl.com/
	Gulfperk Coffee Bar Facebook Page
	Gulfport Casino Ballroom https://mygulfport.us/recreation/casino/
	Gulfport Cigars http://www.gulfportcigars.com/contact-us.html
	Gulf Club Medicine https://www.gulfclubmedicine.com
	Harborage Marina http://harboragemarina.com/
	HomeLight https://www.homelight.com/
	Intentional Threads Facebook page
	Isla del Sol Marina https://www.isladelsolycc.com/
	Island Massage https://islandmassageonline.com/
	JSA Custom Woodcrafts JSAwoodcrafts@gmail.com
	Karen's Flowers https://www.karensfloristofgulfport.net/
	Latitudes & Attitudes https://latsatts.com/
	Little Harbor Marina Link to Little Harbor Marina page
	Little Tommies Tiki Trip Advisor Link
	Lucky Star Salon https://www.facebook.com/LUCKYSTARSALON/
	McDonald's Link to Gulfport Location
	Magnuson's Hotel Marina Cove https://www.marinacoveresort.com
	MastHead https://mastheadsailinggear.com/
	Nava Yoga https://www.navayogastudio.com/
	Munch's http://munchburger.com/
	Neptune’s http://www.neptunegrillgulfport.com/
	O'Maddy's http://www.omaddys.com/
	Pasadena Golf Club Estates https://33707news.com/
	Patchington https://www.patchington.com/
	Perfect Copy & Print https://www.pcpstpete.com
	Red Hot Tiki http://www.redhottiki.com/
	Regal Commodities http://www.regalcommodities.com/
	Salon Mirella Facebook page
	Salty Water Tours https://saltywatertours.com/
	Sea Shur Jewelry https://www.seashurjewelry.com/
	Seafarer Marine Supply https://seafarermarinesupply.com/
	Sea Tow https://www.seatow.com/
	Siri's Gourmet Burgers & Pizza http://sirisgourmetburgersandpizza.com/
	Skyway Jack's https://www.skywayjacksfl.com/
	Smokin J’s http://smknjsbbq.com/
	Spiro's Produce & Deli http://www.spirospasadena.com/html/menu.html
	Stella’s http://stellasingulfport.com/
	St Pete Opera Company https://stpeteopera.org/
	Sweetwater Kayaks https://sweetwaterkayaks.wordpress.com/
	Tree of Life Yoga http://treeoflifeyoga.org/
	Twin Dolphins Marina https://www.twindolphinmarina.com
	Zaiya Market http://www.ZaiyaMarket.com