Press Release for the July 4th Boat Parade
Friends of the River San Bernard Fire off First Annual 4th of July BOAT PARADE
Friends Of the River San Bernard (FOR San Bernard), will light off it first 4th of July celebration with a twilight boat parade Saturday, July 1. Participants are urged to gas up and deck out their boats in a patriotic theme and gather at the FM 2611 bridge to bring the boat parade to a new part of the San Bernard River.
Any kind or size of boat or Jet Ski can be decorated and entered into the parade which starts at 5:00 p.m., July1 at the FM 2611 bridge. Entered boats should be in the water and ready for parade line-up by 4:30 p.m. This parade route marks the first time any San Bernard boat parade will BEGIN at the Churchill Bridge on FM 2611 and travel down the San Bernard to The “Point” at River’s End.
At 2 J’s Restaurant (the end of phase 1 of the parade), boats may stop and enjoy the Awards banquet featuring an American delicacy – hot dogs with all the trimmings! Bring your coolers filled with your favorite refreshment. Enjoy the hot dogs, awards and door prizes given away to parade participants.
After the awards and hot dogs, those who wish to make it home before dark can head home. But those who wish to continue the parade (phase 2) and view a terrific fireworks display from the water, can parade on down the San Bernard to the intersection of the Intracoastal Canal or the “Point”. Find a good place to anchor at that intersection and look towards Sargent. At dark, the River’s End Volunteer Fire Dept. will set off their annual fireworks display. Many other local fireworks displays (as far away as Freeport) can also be seen from that vantage point. When the fireworks explode, both the sky and the water light up in celebration.
If you view the fireworks from the water, please make sure you are prepared for the conditions. Bring bug spray, some cold soft drinks, and remember to follow all safety regulations for boating at night because you will be returning after dark.
Think of a theme, decorate your boat, participate in the parade and make a river 4th of July memory of your own on July 1st. T-shirts commemorating the event will be available to buy for $10.00? on Friday, June 23 – they are bright red!!
For boat entry numbers and more information, contact Jana Plocheck at 979-964-4075, or Vanessa or Nelson Taylor at 979-964-4402 or monitor www.sanbernardriver.com for parade information and entry forms. Meet your neighbors and show your pride in your country and your river.