All boaters in Apollo Beach, and the surrounding communities are invited to participate. Any size boat, power or sail, is invited to join in the event. The Parade route will begin at the South channel and proceed towards Lands End Marina before winding around Lake Sunrise Basin, back out and around Bal Harbor and then up Flamingo Canal. The route will return on Flamingo Canal and go around Dolphin House at the end of Grand Kaymen Drive, then back out Flamingo Canal, up the canal leading to Symphony Isles, then back out to finish back at the south channel.
The Boat Parade will be judged and multiple awards will be presented in all classes of entry.
This year, 1st winners in 4 categories, and 1st place overall, will receive dinner for two, courtesy of the Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises.
Come and meet the members of The Tampa Sailing Squadron before the parade. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and soft drinks will be available for purchase. A chili cookoff will be held and judged after the parade at the TSS Clubhouse.