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Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
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2023 will be our 38th Annual BCYC Christmas Boat Parade!
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!
Click here to download the Flyer Boats will begin to gather in the bay around 5:30 pm. At 6:00 pm, the Gulfport Police boat will call the boats together to line up, and will then lead the parade. We start at the Gulfport Municipal Marina and pass by the Clam Bayou Nature Park and Osgood Point, on our way out into the bay, heading to Gulfport's Williams Pier and the Gulfport Casino before passing by the Gulfport beach. We then make our way through the communities of Town Shores, Pelican Bay, Skimmers Point, Bayview Circle, past Kipps Colony, near the Pasadena Yacht & Country Club (please note, that due to the Marina, we can only get halfway down that canal), then along Dolphin Blvd, to the Pasadena Golf Club Estates, across to Isla del Sol, and then we will head back to our slips.
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Please note that this event is run as a charity event to benefit the Gulfport Police Department's Operation Santa program. There is NO COST to view the parade and NO ONE should be charging for tickets to be IN the parade. If you see this, please let us know as it is FRAUD. Boat Registration is CLOSED Mandatory Skipper's Meeting (all captains) is on Friday 12/8 at 6:00 pm
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But it's about more than fun and merriment!
Skippers need only a simple fee to enter the parade - 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 not be
as cheerful without the generosity of the community. Boca Ciega Yacht
Club is proud to have been part of Operation Santa for over 20 years!
Toys may be dropped off at the clubhouse (boxes will be available 11/5) or at the Gulfport Police Department.
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Please Support our Sponsors who Contribute
to our Captains and Operation Santa
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2 Reds Massage 6801 Gulfport Blvd. South Ste 10, S. Pasadena, FL 33707 (727) 278-1175 |
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Beach House 5317 5317 Gulfport Blvd S., Gulfport, FL 33707 (727) 303-0354 |
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Bo Tiki 3015 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Caddy's Bar & Grill 3128 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Cori's Seafood Grill 1431 49th St S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Dunkin Donuts Gulfport 5602 Gulfport Blvd South (727) 330-3685 |
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Engles & Volkers/Jonathan Micocci |
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Gulf Coast Seafood 4921 9th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Gulfport Beach Bazaar 3115 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Gulfport Brewery & Eatery 3007 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Hurricane Eddie's 5413 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club 6000 Sun Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33715 |
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JSA Jimmy Meyer | Fine woodworking |
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Karen 's Flowers 5122 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Let it be Ice Cream 3127 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Living Lashious 5209 Gulfport Blvd. South, Gulfport, FL 33707 (727) 280-3603 |
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Nails N' Nails 6800 Gulfport Blvd. S. #102. S. Pasadena, FL 33707 (727) 343-9679 |
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Neptune Grill 5501 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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O'Maddy's 5405 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Pasadena Golf Club Estates Dolphin Blvd S, South Pasadena, FL |
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Pasadena Liquors & Fine Wines 1100 Pasadena Avenue, S. Pasadena 33707 (727) 347-9607 |
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Pasadena Yacht & Country Club Gulfport, FL |
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Paw Paws 3129 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 (727) 303-0966 |
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Pet Supermarket 6892 Gulfport Blvd. S., South Pasadena, FL 33707 (727) 345-4581 |
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Radiant Wellness 556 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 954-5596 |
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Selene Salon & Spa 5409 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707 (727) 873-6582 |
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Spiro's Restaurant, Deli & Produce 6801 Gulfport Blvd S # 1, South Pasadena, FL 33707 |
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Thai Orchids and Leis 5313 Gulfport Blvd., Gulfport, FL 33707 (727) 321-2732 |
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The Tiki Bar 5519 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Tow Boat US Tampa Bay 4630 29th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33711 |
Information for Boat Skippers
Mandatory Skipper's Meeting: Friday, TBD @ 6:00 pm IN PERSON at the BCYC clubhouse. This will also serve as the Skipper Check-in where each skipper will pick up a numbered sign, zip ties, and a light to be affixed to the STARBOARD side of their boats. You can also drop off your Boat Entry "fee" at the same time.
Please respect those wearing masks and social distancing protocols will be in place.
Boat 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. Supermarket gift cards are also welcome.
Prizes: Prizes will be mailed directly to the skipper of each boat after the parade.
If you have any questions, please contact parade chair Jenn Buckley at (813) 323-5852, or email boatparade@sailbcyc.org.
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About the Post Parade Party
This year's post-parade party is for members and invited guests only and will be a straight-forward, traditional potluck event - where everyone is asked to bring a little "something" to the party! We're looking for a mixture of appetizers, entrees, sides, salads, and desserts. (to assist with planning, we recommend a dish with 6-8 servings)
Please plan on the party to start about 8:30pm and there will be several gallons of hot, mulled cider on hand (also sometimes known as "wassail") with rum on the side!
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Check out 2020's Boat Parade Video!
Got questions? Contact: boatparade@sailbcyc.org
