About the Parade:

Vessels of all shapes and sizes are welcome to enter! We are limiting it to powered vessels at this time.

The participating boats will do a slow procession down the river allowing full viewing of their artistically decorated entries and the crew’s acting ability and enthusiasm giving both the judges and the homes along the river course a sight to remember! We will end our journey at the Sweetwater Marina and Riverdeck.

We encourage the homes along the river course to participate by decorating their homes/yards and throwing their own good time party. We would love to see enthusiasm from the homes to cheer the boats on and hype up the participants.

The parade will begin approximately at dusk on August 23, 2025, with the judging area at the beginning of the cruise. Members of the SWYC or family of participants are not permitted to be Judges.

A scoring criteria sheet will be used for judging.

The procession will begin at the Sweetwater side of the Green Bank bridge and continue past the Riverdeck.

Prizes awarded

Registration

The fee is $25.00. You must complete registration and pay fee to be eligible for judging. No refunds.

Captain, or a designee, is required to attend the captain’s meeting which will be held at the Riverdeck on August 23, 2025 at 6 pm.

You can register by going to www.sweetwateryachtclub.com You need to supply us with captain’s name, telephone number, boat make & model, boat length and decorating theme. You’ll receive a confirmation email. All boats must be registered and pay for by August 22, 2025.

And now the fine print:

 No flammable materials including fireworks or sparklers.

 No political décor/themes.

 No weapons.

 Maritime law shall be followed at all times.

 Boats must be under power at all times.

 Procession will be at no wake zone speed starting at the judging spot until the Riverdeck.

 Currently no jet skis or personal floating vessels.

 All Captains are responsible for the behavior on their boat.

 Please be sure to have the required number of life jackets for the number of people on your boat.

So, register today and happy planning and decorating!!

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Day of Parade

 Parade line-up begins at 7:30 on the Sweetwater side of the Green Bank Bridge.

 Procession will begin at dusk.

 Boats will line up by the number assigned at the captain’s meeting, smallest to largest.

 Judging at Roe Sweeney’s family home.

If any questions, please call or text Angela Errera at 856-649-2972.

Boat Parade Criteria Sheet 2023.pdf