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Capt Gregory Absten & Capt Sam Nelson


Boot Key Harbor Christmas Boat Parade


2004 Awards Ceremony

BOOT KEY HARBOR CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE

Saturday, December 8th 2007 (11th Annual!)
 click the link at the bottom of this page for previous year's photos-

Sponsored by the US Coast Guard Auxilliary, BootKeyHarbor.com, and Capt's Sam Nelson and Gregory Absten
Co-Founded in 1997 by Capt. Gregory Absten and Capt. Sam Nelson
Supported by Dockside Bar & Grille


OVER $600 IN CASH PLUS PRIZES !!!
Judging & Awards Party at Dockside Bar & Grill

2007 Boot Key Harbor Lighted Christmas Boat Parade!

ENTER YOUR BOAT !!!!!!!

REGISTRATION:    CLICK HERE for registration form to print, and then fax to 305-946-0232 or call Sam Nelson at 305-743-4011
                                    CLICK HERE  for an online registration form.
A captain's meeting will be held Dec 6th at Dockside to go over the route and details with all boat captains. Call Capt Sam.

All boats are welcome to enter but must register. We meet just outside the harbor by the 7 mile bridge, then enter just after sunset. We proceed all the way through the harbor down to the east end and back.

The public may view the parade the closest at Dockside Lounge, Lighthouse Cay Club (Sombrero), Burdines Waterfront, or the Boot Key Harbor Bridge, plus the many Condo's up and down the harbor. We expect many Christmas parties at the numerous condos and apartments along the route. Meet afterwards at Dockside Bar & Grille for the post parade party and awards.

A Special THANKS to all who participated in the 2006 10th Annual Boat Parade! -- especially with the high winds problem last year. Thanks to our judges for making difficult choices. All the boats looked great and I hope the crew on each boat had as good a time as we did - whether they got the award in their category or not. Thanks to all the boats who entered, our sponsors and door prize donors, and the crowds who supported us from shore side. 

PICTURES & INFO ON PAST PARADES:
    1997 1st Annual - new photos JUST posted Jan 2006!
    1998 2nd Annual
    1999 3rd Annual
    2000 4th Annual
    2001 5th Annual  - no photos
   2002 6th Annual
    2003 - 7th Annual

    2004 - 8th Annual -
    2005 - 9th Annual - no photos
    2006 - 10th Annual - no photos

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