Bohemia River Boaters 5th Annual Chesapeake City Lighted Boat Parade

Schedule

Sat Dec 05 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Pell Gardens Park | Chesapeake City, MD

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Welcome to the Parade! ⚓✨
We are so excited to bring the community together for another incredible year on the water! Here is everything you need to know to make the most of this fantastic event.
Let's work together to make this our best year yet!
🌊 For Our Spectators (Where to Watch & Celebrate)
The festive parade route travels from the western mouth of the C&D Canal straight into beautiful Chesapeake City. After the parade, all participating boats will be docking for the night at the Chesapeake Inn and the town docks, making it the perfect time to stroll by, see the boats up close, and keep the celebration going.
Prime Viewing Spots:
• Pells Garden (Perfect for a relaxing, scenic view)
• Schaefer's Canal House
• Ship Watch Inn
• Bayard House
• Chesapeake Inn
• Or truly any cozy spot along the Canal or around the basin!
🚤 For Our Captains & Crew (Participant Info) https://forms.gle/3FjW5xovgDULsKCXA
We can't wait to see your boats lit up and decorated! To keep things smooth and safe for everyone, please keep these important details in mind:
• Gathering Time: All boats will meet down by the AM/FM tower at the western mouth of the C&D Canal at 4:30 PM.
• Registration Deadline: To ensure we get everyone accounted for, all registrations must be submitted by November 21st. Please note that this is a firm deadline so we can finalize our planning.
• Captains Meeting: We will host a mandatory captains meeting closer to the event date to go over safety and final coordination. Keep an eye out for those details!
• Boat Numbers: Captains, you will be responsible for creating and clearly displaying your own assigned parade number on your vessel.
• Tipping the Dock Hands: Our wonderful dock hands work incredibly hard to get everyone safely tied up. Please remember to bring some cash along to show them your appreciation!
• Big Rewards: Your hard work pays off—last year, we gave away over $4,000.00 in prizes! 🏆
🤝 For Our Generous Donors & Sponsors
This event is powered by the incredible generosity of people like you, and we love giving back to our community while having fun!
• Food Drive: We are collecting non-perishable food items all the way up to the day of the event at all restaurants in C.C. Last year, our community came together to donate over 1 ton of food to the local community in need—let's see if we can beat that record! 🥫
• Sponsorship & Prize Deadline: If you are donating prizes, cash, or sponsoring the event, please ensure all contributions are turned in by November 21st so we can properly recognize your support.
Thank you all for your support, enthusiasm, and community spirit. Let's make this the best event ever! 🇺🇸✨
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Where is it happening?

Pell Gardens Park, 98 Bohemia Ave,Chesapeake City,MD,United States

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