Alafia Lighted Boat Parade
Experience the holidays Florida style! Celebrate with us and cheer on your favorite decorated boats decked out for the holidays as they travel up the beautiful Alafia River!
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 4 - 7 PM
Riverview Civic Center, 11020 Park Dr, Riverview
After the boat parade, join us at
River's Edge Bar & Grill
6226 Ohio Ave, Gibsonton
for the announcement of the winners.
Presented by FishHawk-Riverview
Rotary and Chris Ligori & Associates.
What to Expect
The decorated boats will pass slowly in front of the Riverview Civic Center at sunset (around 6 PM). They will travel up the Alafia River, turn around, and pass back by the Riverview Civic Center, but not as close as the first pass. Boats participating in the judging will proceed directly to River’s Edge Bar & Grill in Gibsonton for the After Party and the announcement of the winners. Activities will take place both outdoors and indoors at the Riverview Civic Center before and after the first pass of the decorated boats.
Photos with Santa
Join Santa on the decorated stage inside the Riverview Civic Center to capture your photos.
Food
Food, snacks, and drinks will be available inside the Riverview Civic Center for a donation. Cash and card accepted.
Holiday Music & Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the cheerful sounds of the season provided by Master of Ceremonies Jeanne Bush and DJ Jeff Olsen.
Chili Cook-Off ($5 donation)
Vote for your favorite Chili! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded around 7 PM.
Local Nonprofits & Wish Tree Lane
Learn more about some of our local nonprofits and/or choose an ornament off of their Wish Tree.
After Party at River’s
Edge Bar & Grill in Gibsonton
The best decorated boats will be announced during the After Party once all the boats have arrived at River’s Edge Bar & Grill after 7 PM. Stay and enjoy the live music and cheer on all our Captains and their celebrate with us! Prizes provided by River’s Edge Bar & Grill
Register Your Boat Today
Contact Us
Contact
Club Website
Event Proceeds
All event proceeds benefit Friends of the County Parks & Recreation, Inc. and local and global organizations through the FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club Foundation.
