MARINE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE PALM BEACH HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE AND TOY DRIVE, DECEMBER 4, 2021
North Palm Beach, FLA. – (September 27, 2021) – The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) announces its 27th annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and toy drive, benefiting Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. Led by a Zambelli traveling fireworks display, the parade takes place on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 6 – 8 pm, navigating from North Palm Beach up the Intracoastal Waterway to the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. A treasured tradition by residents and visitors, this free family-friendly event kicks off the holiday season spreading cheer with small boats, sail boats, and mega yachts, all decked out from top to bottom with millions of holiday lights illuminating the waterways. Toys are collected by land for Little Smiles and by sea for Toys for Tots.
The not-for-profit MIAPBC brings the community two annual signature events: the Palm Beach International Boat Show and the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Annually, the Palm Beach International Boat Show (March 24-27, 2022) has an economic impact of $682 million statewide and $84 million in Palm Beach County. Through these events, MIAPBC supports over forty local marine-related events and nonprofits that protect and promote the marine industry in Palm Beach County and beyond with a portion providing scholarships to deserving students. Since its inception, the MIAPBC has donated over $2.5 million to local nonprofit organizations and scholarship candidates.
“The MIAPBC is proud to bring the community together and give back through this annual event. It has become an honored tradition for so many people throughout the years. As always, we hope to give back even more than the previous year, not only to this event, but to all the organizations and events we help fund throughout the entire year,” said Alyssa Freeman, executive director of MIAPBC.
The MIAPBC invites local businesses to participate as a sponsor with packages ranging from $250 – $10,000 with varying benefits including business exposure on television, radio, print, digital, social media, and public relations. A sponsorship guarantees access to the exclusive VIP Viewing Party with premium views of the boat parade, entertainment, food, and open bar.
Register your boat today and be part of this holiday tradition. The parade features up to 80 holiday-themed boats and yachts that begin in North Palm Beach and travel by the MIAPBC headquarters in North Palm Beach up to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse where a panel of judges evaluates each vessel based on lights, enthusiasm, and themed-decor. The entering vessels are eligible for up to $10,000 in cash and prizes. All vessels must be registered by November 30, 2021. For more information visit, marinepbc.org or call (561) 863-0012.
About Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County:
The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1986. Their mission is to promote and protect the sound growth of the marine industry in Palm Beach County for the benefit and education of its members, the community, and the environment. The MIAPBC brings the community two annual signature events: the Palm Beach International Boat Show and the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. The Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) features billions of dollars of yachts and accessories with an economic impact of $682 million statewide and $84 million in Palm Beach County. MIAPBC supports over forty local marine-related events and nonprofits that protect and promote the marine industry in Palm Beach County and beyond with a portion providing scholarships to deserving students. Since its inception, the MIAPBC has donated over $2.5 million to local nonprofit organizations and scholarship candidates.