The 8th annual Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade is December 10, 2011 on Lakes Virginia and Osceola, hosted by Rotary Club of Winter Park. Come rain or sun to this fun, community-wide water parade with holiday-themed and lighted boats along the lakes’ shorelines. This fundraiser to benefit local non-profits, with food, wine and beer available for purchase. Admission to The Polasek Gardens for the Parade is free. Limited onsite parking will begin at 4:30 p.m. in The Polasek Gardens for a $5 donation.
Schedule December 10th:
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Water ski show will be on Lake Virginia with viewing on the Rollins College campus by the Jump Ramp in front of the Campus Student Center/Swimming Pool. The area’s leading water skiers will be performing a one-hour ski show to music.
5 pm: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. Food, wine and beer, holiday music and a visit from Santa will kick off the holiday the season. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, friends and family to the Polasek to enjoy a Winter Park holiday tradition. Dinky Dock (off Fairbanks Avenue) is another public viewing area for the parade beginning at sundown.
Sundown 5:45 pm: The parade will begin on east shore of Lake Virginia in front of Windsong and proceed clockwise around the shores of Lake Virginia, then proceed through the Palm Canal to Lake Osceola. Boat parade passes in front of judges at Albin Polasek Museum & Gardens and tours around Lake Osceola.
Fireworks at 8:00 pm. See Map below.
Fireworks at 8:00 pm. See Map below.
Organizers of the event are seeking resident and business boat entries. No entry fee for resident boats and all local licensed area boat owners are invited to participate. Boat registration is required with applications available at www.wpboatparade.com or call 407-647-6492.
