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36th Annual Boat Parade Planned
Posted on Nov 17th, 2022
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36th Annual San Bernard River
“More the Merry”
Sat Dec 10, 2022
5:30 boats gather above FM 521 bridge
6:00 pm Parade start
No entry fee/no registration required
Decorate your boat with holiday lights/decorations and participate in the 36th annual Friends of the River Christmas Boat Parade. This year the “More the Merry” lighted parade happens on Saturday, Dec 10th. No entry fee and no registration required –– just fill your decorated boat with family and friends and enjoy the fun!
Starting at 6:00 pm, holiday decorated boats of all sizes travel downriver from the FM 521 bridge to the FM 2611 Churchill Bridge. Leading the parade is the Yellowstone Paddlewheeler with the Gulf Coast Rescue Squad in front with its lights flashing and siren blaring.
The FOR Community Center, 20450 CR 510-B, a mile south of the FM 521 bridge, opens at 5:00 pm for public viewing of the parade. Christmas cookies and hot chocolate will be available to enjoy during the parade. Additional public viewing areas are located at the FM 521 boat ramp, FM 2611 boat ramp and Dido’s Restaurant.
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