39th Alafia Lighted Boat Parade
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 2, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
After Party from 8-10 PM at River's Edge Bar and Grill
Location
Riverview Civic Center
11020 Park Ave.
Riverview, FL 33569
Fees/Admission
Boat Parade viewing, visit with Santa, and Kids' Crafts are free with food available for purchase inside the Riverview Civic Center.
Contact Information
Kim Tyson, hummingbird133@fastmail.com;
Barbara Howard, bh6890rotary@gmail.com;
Michael Broussard,
michael.broussard@flyinglocksmiths.com
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Description
You’re invited to experience the holidays Florida style! Welcome Santa as he arrives by water then cheer on your favorite decorated boats completely decked out for the holidays as they travel up the beautiful Alafia River! Everyone is welcome! To enter your boat, compete in the Chili Cook-Off, sign up as a Sponsor, or volunteer: https://www.alafiaboatparade.com
Festivities include: Outdoor Photos with Santa - Santa arrives by boat - Holiday music - Riverfront viewing of the parade - Kids’ Crafts Indoors - Chili Cook Off - $5 to taste and vote for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place! Prizes for the winners! Food available for purchase.
After Party (8-10 PM) at River’s Edge Bar & Grill, 6226 Ohio Ave, Gibsonton: Best Decorated Boats will be announced with prizes sponsored by River’s Edge Bar & Grill. Event proceeds benefit Friends of County Parks and local charities through the FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club Foundation.
