Q: How can I enter my boat?

Great! You can register online , download the form or come to the Parade Skippers Meeting on Dec. 9th at 8:30 am at Burton Chace Park. There will be a entry fee. • Family or Individual ———— $60.00 • Yacht Clubs / Office Parties —- $60.00 • Organizations: Boating, Civic, Service, Non-Profit — $60.00 • Corporate / Company Vessels – $2 / ft / length • Commercial / Charter Vessels – $2 / ft / length More information, click here!

Question 1

What are my options for parking during the parade?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

Parking at Burton Chace Park is available for $8 in County Lots #77 and #4. Pay stations take credit cards and cash. Parking is also available at Fisherman’s Village (cash only; $1 per 20 minutes, $15 max; pay attendant at exit). More information and Parking map

Question 2

What does Entry Fee include?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

Entry Fee includes: registration to the parade and 2 tickets for the Awards Ceremony.

Question 3

Where can I watch the Parade?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

The public can view the parade and listen to live announcements at two locations: 
• Burton Chace Park
• Fisherman's Village

Question 4

What are my options for parking during the parade?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

Parking at Burton Chace Park is available for $8 in County Lots #77 and #4. Pay stations take credit cards and cash. Parking is also available at Fisherman’s Village (cash only; $1 per 20 minutes, $15 max; pay attendant at exit). More information and Parking map

Question 5

How many boats are in the parade?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

75 boats ⛵️⛴

Question 6

How long has the parade been running?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

The first parade was in 1963, featuring 20 of the 100 boats docked in the marina.

Question 7

How can I enter my boat?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

Great! You can register online, download the form or come to the Parade Skippers Meeting on Dec. 9th at 8:30 am at Burton Chace Park. There will be a entry fee. • Family or Individual ———— $60.00 • Yacht Clubs / Office Parties —- $60.00 • Organizations: Boating, Civic, Service, Non-Profit — $60.00 • Corporate / Company Vessels – $2 / ft / length • Commercial / Charter Vessels – $2 / ft / length More information, click here!

Question 8

Does the weather affect the parade?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

What if it rains? The parade will run rain or shine. However, in the interest of safety, upon the issuance of a small watercraft advisory notice from the Coast Guard, the parade would be cancelled for that evening. This decision will be made at 6:00 pm on the day. A message will be posted on the web site at https://mdrboatparade.org in the extremely rare case of the parade being cancelled.

Question 9

Is it Mandatory for me to register my boat to be in the parade?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

Yes, your boat needs to be registered to be part of the parade. The Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol will be in charge of boat traffic and safety during the Parade. Vessels not officially in the Parade requiring transit through the Marina during the Parade will require a Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol escort. Please register your boat online.

Question 10

Can I view the parade aboard a boat?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

Yes, our local boat charters offer all types of cruises during the parade.

• FantaSea Yachts • Hornblower

Question 11

When is the deadline for registering for the boat parade?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

Online registration deadline: Friday, December 8th 9pm. You can also enter on Saturday, December 9th at the Skipper's Meeting. Be sure to arrive at the meeting at 8:30am.

Question 12

Where can I get the entry boat numbers?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

First, register your boat online, we will send you the boat ID number to confirm your boat entry. Then attend the mandatory skipper's meeting, two assigned numbers for your vessel will be given to each entrant. HOW TO RETURN? Please bring those numbers at Awards Ceremony. If you cannot attend Skippers Meeting or Awards Ceremony, please contact us!

Question 13

How much is the ticket to see the boat parade?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

It's FREE!
We don't sell any tickets to see the parade.
Just come and watch at Burton Chace Park or Fisherman's Village.

Question 14

I have a Food Truck/Business for the event, can I participate?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

All vendors are handled by the Department of Beaches and Harbors. Please contact them.

Question 15

I'm not entering the boat parade, but can I still take my boat out and watch in marina?

MdrBoatParade_2016 · Accepted Answer

The Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol will be in charge of boat traffic and safety during the Parade. The Sheriff Harbor Patrol and or Coast Guard may do random security checks on vessels. Vessels not officially in the Parade requiring transit through the Marina during the Parade will require a Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol escort. We ask to stay out of the parade route and be safe. We encourage you to enter the parade! 🙂✨

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