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SUMMARY:2026 Cotee River Christmas Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at the annual Cotee River Christmas Boat Parade! \nWatch along the Cotee River as festively decorated boats light up the water and bring holiday cheer to Downtown New Port Richey on Saturday\, December 5. \nHave a boat? Deck it out in lights\, gather your crew\, and join the parade! Participating boats must register by the end of the day on Wednesday\, December 2. \nDon’t have a boat? Dress festive\, bring your family and friends\, and find a viewing spot along the Cotee River to cheer on the dazzling holiday displays as they sail by. \nMake an evening of it by arriving early or staying after the parade to explore downtown\, enjoy dinner and drinks\, and shop with our local businesses. \n \nParade Entry InformationCotee River Christmas Boat ParadeDecember 5\, 2026 \nENTRY DEADLINE IS END OF DAYDECEMBER 2\, 2026 \nThe parade is open to all vessels capable of legal night-time operation. Jet Skis are not legal after dark. \nBoat Entry Fees: \nResident Boat - $25.00Commercial Boat - $100.00 \nDecorating Contest: \nAny holiday theme is encouraged\, the more holiday lights the better! \nPlease note\, registrations after December 2nd will not be eligible for the contest. Mandatory Captain's MeetingParade packets and your boat numbers will be distributed during the Captains Meeting. Please have someone representing your entry at this meeting\, it is mandatory. \nSasha's On The Park5621 Main StreetDecember 3\, 20266:00pm Boater Rules & GuidelinesCheck-In \n\nLine up starts at 5:00pm\nMiller’s Bayou Ramp: Check in with a New Port Richey Main Street member.\nArriving by Boat: Text 727-377-1673 with your full name and parade #.\nAll boats must display their parade number on the starboard (right/passenger) side for judging.\n\nLaunch & Line-Up \n\nLaunch from Miller’s Bayou (Nick’s Park ramp recommended).\nLine-up order: first come\, first serve.\nPolice boat will lead the parade.\n\nParade Route \n\nStart at Miller’s Bayou → upriver toward Sims Park.\nStay in marked channels\, especially near Crab Shack Restaurant (oyster beds).\nUS-19 Bridge Clearance: 12 ft — hug the Crab Shack side.\nChannel ends at Marker 60 → favor the right river bank.\nTurn left just before Main Street Bridge at Sims Boat Ramp to return.\nOn return\, favor your starboard (right) riverbank.\n\nSafety First \n\nCarry all U.S. Coast Guard safety equipment.\nKeep a safe cushion between boats.\nA responsible\, sober adult must operate the vessel.\nWatch for crab pots (hard to see at night).\n\nDecorations & Judging \n\nHoliday lights/themes required.\nJudges at Sims Park dock — get close so they see your decorations & entry number.\n\nConduct \n\nNo throwing items\, fireworks\, or open flames.\nKeep all music and displays family-friendly. \n\n✅ Reminder: This parade is a community celebration. Please help us keep the event safe\, festive\, and enjoyable for all! Personal InformationCaptain First Name *Captain Last Name *Street Address *Apartment\, suite\, etcCity *State *ZIP code *Email Address *Phone *Vessel InformationVessel Name *Make *Model *Length (FT) *Draft (FT) *Entry Description *Describe your entry so we can ANNOUNCE IT FROM THE JUDGES STAND: Is there a group\, family\, birthday or business on board?Agreement To Assume Risk And Hold HarmlessI\, {name-1-first-name} {name-1-last-name}\, am the owner\, captain\, and/or authorized entrant of the vessel participating in the Cotee River Christmas Boat Parade (“Parade”). In consideration of being permitted to participate\, I acknowledge and agree to the following: \n1. Voluntary Participation and Assumption of Risk\nI understand that participation in a nighttime boat parade is voluntary and involves inherent risks\, including\, but not limited to\, changing weather and water conditions\, limited visibility\, wakes\, submerged or fixed objects\, mechanical failure\, fire\, collision with vessels\, docks or other property\, falls overboard\, personal injury\, property damage\, and death. \nI knowingly and voluntarily accept all risks associated with my participation in the Parade\, whether known or unknown\, to the fullest extent permitted by law. \n2. Vessel and Captain Responsibilities\nI certify that: \n\nThe vessel is motor-powered\, seaworthy\, properly maintained\, and capable of safely navigating the entire Parade route.\nThe vessel is properly registered and equipped with all lighting\, personal flotation devices\, fire extinguishers\, sound-producing devices\, and other safety equipment required by law.\nThe vessel will be operated by a legally qualified and competent captain who will remain sober and in control of the vessel throughout the Parade.\nThe vessel will not carry more passengers or weight than its rated capacity.\nDecorations\, lights\, cords\, generators\, and other equipment will be safely secured and will not interfere with the vessel’s operation\, visibility\, navigation lights\, or required safety equipment.\nThe captain is solely responsible for the vessel\, its passengers\, its decorations and equipment\, and all decisions concerning whether conditions permit safe participation.\n\nI am responsible for ensuring that every passenger follows all applicable laws\, event rules\, and instructions from law enforcement and Parade officials. \n3. Compliance with Laws and Parade Instructions\nI agree to comply with all applicable federal\, state\, and local boating laws and navigation rules\, as well as all Parade rules and instructions issued by law enforcement or Parade officials. \nI understand that Parade officials may refuse or discontinue a vessel’s participation when they reasonably determine that the vessel\, its captain\, its passengers\, or its operation presents a safety concern or fails to comply with Parade requirements. \n4. Release and Waiver of Claims\nTo the fullest extent permitted by law\, I release and waive any claims that I may have arising from or related to my participation in the Parade against: \n\nThe City of New Port Richey;\nThe City of Port Richey;\nNew Port Richey Main Street\, Inc.; and\nTheir respective elected officials\, officers\, employees\, agents\, volunteers\, event organizers\, and sponsors.\n\nThis release includes claims for personal injury\, death\, property damage\, or other loss\, including claims resulting from the ordinary negligence of a released party. It does not apply to gross negligence\, reckless misconduct\, or intentional misconduct to the extent such liability cannot legally be waived. \n5. Indemnification and Hold Harmless\nTo the fullest extent permitted by law\, I agree to indemnify\, defend\, and hold harmless the parties listed above from claims\, liabilities\, damages\, losses\, and reasonable legal expenses arising from or related to: \n\nMy acts or omissions;\nThe ownership\, condition\, decoration\, maintenance\, or operation of my vessel;\nThe acts or omissions of the vessel’s captain\, crew\, or passengers; or\nMy failure\, or the failure of my captain\, crew\, or passengers\, to follow applicable laws\, Parade rules\, or official instructions.\n\n6. Acknowledgment and Agreement\nBy signing below\, I confirm that I have carefully read and understand this agreement. I understand that I am assuming risks\, releasing certain legal claims\, and accepting responsibility for my vessel and participation in the Parade. I sign this agreement knowingly and voluntarily. Signature *Start signing your signature hereYour browser does not support e-Signature field. Entry PaymentChoose your entry *Resident BoatCommercial BoatEntry Total$Credit / Debit Card *SubmitPlease do not fill in this field.
URL:https://nprmainstreet.com/event/2026-cotee-river-christmas-boat-parade/
LOCATION:The Pithlachascotee River\, 34652
CATEGORIES:Holiday & Seasonal,Parades,Public Events
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