11/24/2010 - Calling Captain Claus! Schooner Wharf Bar & Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade
Calling Captain Claus!
Mistletoe goes on the mast, and running lights should twinkle in the appropriate red and
green holiday colors.
It's time for the 20th Annual Schooner Wharf Bar & Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade
to set sail Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. So captains should start designing their nautical
holiday for vessels of all sizes.
Dinghies, kayaks, ships, and schooners all are eligible to share in Key West's version of
Christmas and to compete for more than $20,500 in prizes that is up for grabs this year
for the 12 winning places. There is also a $4,000 FREE RAFFLE for all participating
boats.
The family-friendly parade begins in the Historic Seaport and makes a close pass in front
of Schooner Wharf Bar, where the judges stand is located, for the best view of Santa
riding dolphins, lighted pelicans, sea horses and manatees all pulling Santa�s sleigh.
Candy canes have danced on the water and Santa has climbed the mast of a majestic
schooner in past parades.
The festivities kick off at Schooner Wharf with the Gerald Adams Elementary Steel Your
Heart Band at 6:00, followed by the popular George Victory and the Observant Lion
Band, to entertain the holiday crowds.
Entry forms are now available and a $25 registration fee will ensure a safe parade for
everyone. A Captains Meeting will take place Friday, Dec. 10 on the upper deck of
Schooner Wharf with free Yuengling beer, Absolut and Malibu punch and Schooner
Galley hors d' oeuvres.
New this year will be a fundraising booth with proceeds to benefit Boys and Girls Club of
the Keys Area.
For more information, call 292-3302. Watch a previous parade on the barsWeb site at www.schoonerwharf.com.
photos: by Southernmost Photography
Mistletoe goes on the mast, and running lights should twinkle in the appropriate red and
green holiday colors.
It's time for the 20th Annual Schooner Wharf Bar & Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade
to set sail Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. So captains should start designing their nautical
holiday for vessels of all sizes.
Dinghies, kayaks, ships, and schooners all are eligible to share in Key West's version of
Christmas and to compete for more than $20,500 in prizes that is up for grabs this year
for the 12 winning places. There is also a $4,000 FREE RAFFLE for all participating
boats.
The family-friendly parade begins in the Historic Seaport and makes a close pass in front
of Schooner Wharf Bar, where the judges stand is located, for the best view of Santa
riding dolphins, lighted pelicans, sea horses and manatees all pulling Santa�s sleigh.
Candy canes have danced on the water and Santa has climbed the mast of a majestic
schooner in past parades.
The festivities kick off at Schooner Wharf with the Gerald Adams Elementary Steel Your
Heart Band at 6:00, followed by the popular George Victory and the Observant Lion
Band, to entertain the holiday crowds.
Entry forms are now available and a $25 registration fee will ensure a safe parade for
everyone. A Captains Meeting will take place Friday, Dec. 10 on the upper deck of
Schooner Wharf with free Yuengling beer, Absolut and Malibu punch and Schooner
Galley hors d' oeuvres.
New this year will be a fundraising booth with proceeds to benefit Boys and Girls Club of
the Keys Area.
For more information, call 292-3302. Watch a previous parade on the barsWeb site at www.schoonerwharf.com.
photos: by Southernmost Photography
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