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The 2008 “Parade of Lights”…
In Boston’s own Harbor

Parades like these run every year around the country. They have inspired us to have our own “Parade of Lights” here in Boston. Let's show the country what Boston, the birthplace of America, can do to celebrate a great cause and a boating tradition that is the oldest in America.

Please get involved and send this information to all your friends and family to make this a HUGE event in 2008.

Read Below and Get Inspired to Make This a Great Event for Boston and the Jimmy Fund!

Boat Parade of Lights, Panama City, Florida
Boaters gather on December 8 at St. Andrews Marina in Panama City for the start of their parade. Vessels float along St. Andrews Bay into the City Marina, where they’re greeted by thousands of spectators waiting downtown.( http://www.tripsmarter.com/panamacity/archives/events/paradeboats.htm)

Dana Port - Mari Gras Parade of Lights
Dana Point's parade attracts about 100 boats and has turned into a full-on competition. “If you plan on throwing beads at Santa, don't expect him to lift his shirt for you. "Absolutely not. This is a family, community event," said Kim Till spokeswoman for the Dana Point Harbor. "We're not that kind of Mardi Gras." Dana Point's 33rd annual boat parade of lights, this year with the theme "A Merry Mardi Gras," launches tonight, the first parade to officially kick off the harbor parades found in the county's three harbors.

Huntington Harbor - Parade of Lights
Each harbor's parade is different. Newport Beach's parade, which starts next Wednesday, is the granddaddy of all boat parades, with more than one million people who come to see it each year. This year, Newport is celebrating 99 years. Huntington Harbor is a hometown-feel event, with boats passing by homes draped in elaborate designs.

"This year, everybody has a secret," said Lynn Hannegan, owner of Besame Mucho. "We give up racing for a month to get the boat ready for this." (Newport Beach http://www.christmasboatparade.com/ )

10th Annual Holiday Boat Parade to Light Up Miami Waterways
The Miami Outboard Club launches its 10th Annual Holiday Boat Parade starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 22nd, according to the Club commodore Gonzalo Planas. Nearly 100 boats are expected to take part in the event, which will be presided over by Univision radio personality Carlucho, this year's Grand Marshall.

The Holiday Boat Parade is an integral part of the City of Miami's Holiday Magic celebration, which each year brings residents together for holiday events such as the Orange Bowl, the Major's Toy Drive and the Neighborhood Tree Lighting Ceremonies.

The Miami Outboard Club, founded in 1938 by a small group of Miami boating enthusiasts, is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization with approximately 580 members and a fleet of 350 powerboats. The club's purpose is the same today as it was nearly 70 years ago: furthering boating and all of its allied activities, and fostering friendship and fellowship among members, families, friends and the community at large. (MIAMI, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/)

The club's annual Holiday Boat Parade is made possible through the ongoing cooperation of the U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary, the City of Miami Police Department and the City of Miami Beach Police
Department, and the generous support of individual and corporate sponsors.” (Media Contacts, PR Concepts, Inc. Steven Ferreiro)

Lanier’s Boat Parade of Lights benefits Toys for Tots

“Organizers hope that this year’s Boat Parade of Lights will set the gold standard for holiday boat parades in the Southeast. Now in its second year, the Boat Parade of Lights is open to all boaters.
“This is a holiday standard on many lakes across the country,” said Buddy Meeks, organizer of the Boat Parade of Lights. ‘Because Lake Lanier is one of the largest and most-visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation, we really should have a big turnout for our boat parade and start a holiday tradition here in northeast Georgia.’” ( by Pamela A. Keene: http://www.lakesidenews.com/November2006/Story7.htm )

We welcome your support in our Parade of Lights on Boston harbor.
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We are happy to state that the Boston Parade of Lights is run solely on a Voluneer and Sponsorship basis! 100% of proceeds go directly to the Jimmy Fund.

The Parade of Lights
C/o Kristi Birchenough
PO Box 488
Chelmsford, MA 01824

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The Parade of Lights Founders: Jeff & Kristi Birchenough
Parade of Lights Website: John Webber jwebber@nhbis.com