2009 Poster for the
24th Annual
Santa Barbara Parade of Lights
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Santa’s Village
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to Santa’s Village on the City Pier in the Harbor between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Mr. & Mrs. Claus and friends will be there. So, bring along your cameras. Remember to dress warm. We’re bringing in 12 tons of snow, barbershop carolers and much more.
Get in the spirit! Me.Me.Me.
There will be a Holiday “sing-a-along”
at 4 p.m. by “Centerpiece.” Holiday song sheets will be provided, just bring along your voice.
Stearns Wharf
Tree Lighting Ceremony
at 5:30 p.m.
A new tradition continues with a 30-foot tree lighting ceremony that will help brighten up the season. Join us at 5:30 p.m. on the shoreward finger of Stearns Wharf, near the Ty Warner Sea Center to witness a magnificent sight. The tree ceremony is sponsored by the Stearns Wharf Business Merchants Association.
Boat Parade
5:30 to 7:15 p.m. About 35-50 boats are expected to parade the Santa Barbara coastline between East Beach and the Santa Barbara Yacht Club to compete in five judging categories for prizes,
trophies and bragging rights.
This year’s VIP judges include Councilmember Iya Falcone, Harbor Commissioner Bill Spicer, SB Yacht Club Commodore Homer Smith, and Author & Columnist Starshine Roshell. On Stearns Wharf, VIP judges will tally their sheets and rate the boats based on 1) best theme use, 2) effective use of lights and 3) impact.
Tip: For your best viewing pleasure, arrive early for a spot on the Santa Barbara Breakwater, at Stearns Wharf, or along Cabrillo Boulevard.
Fireworks
Following Parade
A short fireworks display will immediately follow the boat parade. Pet owners are encouraged to leave their pets at home.
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CALL FOR BOAT ENTRIES
$2000 in Cash Prize and More
2009 Parade Theme is
“Underwater Wonderland” Put on your thinking caps, get creative and get busy.
Here’s your chance to become the Light of the Party! Good Luck to all.
Register Early by Clicking on the Online Form Below.
Read Form Carefully for details.
PARADE ENTRY FORM
Print out the entry form and return to the Harbormaster’s Office located at
132-A Harbor Way, Santa Barbara CA
93109, or call (805) 564-5530.
As an incentive for boater participation, the 2009 Parade of Lights Committee and our very generous sponsors will be providing $2000 in Cash Prizes, Trophies and Get-away trips to be awarded to the winning boats at the 2009 Awards Ceremony.
Parking
During the Parade of Lights, the Wharf businesses will remain open to the public. Stearns Wharf will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 p.m. until end of the fireworks display. Parking (805) 564-5523
Request Access Assistance
If you need special aids, services, or staff assistance in order to gain access to, comment at, or participate in a City meeting, program, service, or activity, please contact the ADA liaison for the department. (805) 564-5530.
If possible, notification at least 48 hours in advance of the need for assistance will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements in most cases.
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