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The Downtown Tampa Attractions Association is co-sponsoring two downtown holiday boat parades this year.

Launching from the Davis Islands Boat Launch at 6:30pm, the cruise route will circle Harbour Island, traveling through the Sparkman Channel, Ybor Turning Basin, Seddon Channel, Garrison Channel, and ending at the Tampa Convention Center before heading back to Davis Islands.  Check out the Tampa Holiday Boat Parades map.

You’ll find the best views at Channelside Bay Plaza (map) (approximately 7:00pm), Beneficial Bridge (map), and the Convention Center (map) (approximately7:30pm-7:45pm).

Boat Parades will take place on December 13 and 20.

The parade is open to all boaters.  If you want to enter, please visit www.yachtstarship.com/boatparade.asp to register for your FREE entry number. Deadline for registration is each Wednesday before the scheduled parade. For additional information please call 813-471-1531 or e-mail ezimmerman@funintampabay.com

Judging:

• First, Second, and Third place prizes will be awarded for each parade.
• Display and illuminate entry number so it is visible from the water post side.
• Vessels will be judged by the public via Text-To-Vote.

Dock space is available at Marriott Marina – cal 813-221-4900 for more information on dock space.  Additional dock space is available at the Tampa Convention Center after each event.

All Captains participating in one of this years parades are invited to attend a “Captains Party” aboard Yacht Starship prior to the parades.

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