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Land wins boat raffle

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Richard Land, a visitor who lives in Wisconsin and Florida, was picked as winner of the Rotary Club of Charleston’s 2017 boat raffle. While he could have accepted the 38,000 SeaFox boat, he elected to pick the alternate $15,000 cash prize.

Other winners from the successful charity event include:

  • Dinner for two at High Cotton, Lisa Stokes
  • Saturday Brunch for two at the Old Village Post House , Nathan Allan
  • Lunch for two at Rita’s Seaside Grille, Robert Miller
  • One night stay at Francis Marion with brunch for two, Hunter Cross
  • Family four-pack of tickets for Charleston Riverdogs, Sidney Breazeale Jones
  • Round of golf for four at Wild Dunes, Shelby Hollow
  • Two tickets to Charleston Food and Wine Festival, Linda Minson
  • One night at the Carriage House, Mary Jo Doll.

Mark your calendars today for next year’s viewing party and raffle on Dec. 8, 2018.

COUNTDOWN: Only one day left before big boat raffle, party

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Time is running out; Get your raffle, event tickets now

The 36th annual Holiday Parade of Boats will add a special twinkle to the Charleston harbor this Saturday, December 9, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. More than 30 boats have registered to participate this year ranging in length from 18 feet to 90 feet. It could be the longest parade in history.

The brightly-decorated boats will convene near the entrance to the Charleston harbor in the late afternoon and begin their promenade along the Mount Pleasant coastline around 5:15 p.m. Look for boats names like Dances With Waves, Miss Vixen, Polar Express, Knot Behavin’ and Sea Flea to name a few to arrive on the Charleston side of the harbor around 6:20 p.m..

One of the best viewing spots will be at the Light Up the Night Parade Party hosted by the Rotary Club of Charleston and the City of Charleston at the Charleston Maritime Center. Tickets for this festive, family-friendly event feature barbecue, sweet treats and young-at-heart, and jolly caroling. Santa will make a special appearance arriving by boat at 5:30 p.m. Read more →

COUNTDOWN: 2 days left before boat parade, viewing party

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More than 30 boats are registered for the annual Holiday Parade of Boats

banner_paradeofboats1_60The 36th annual Holiday Parade of Boats will add a special twinkle to the Charleston harbor this Saturday, December 9, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. More than 30 boats have registered to participate this year ranging in length from 18 feet to 90 feet. It could be the longest parade in history.

The brightly-decorated boats will convene near the entrance to the Charleston harbor in the late afternoon and begin their promenade along the Mount Pleasant coastline around 5:15 p.m. Look for boats names like Dances With Waves, Miss Vixen, Polar Express, Knot Behavin’ and Sea Flea to name a few to arrive on the Charleston side of the harbor around 6:20 p.m..

One of the best viewing spots will be at the Light Up the Night Parade Party hosted by the Rotary Club of Charleston and the City of Charleston at the Charleston Maritime Center. Tickets for this festive, family-friendly event feature barbecue, sweet treats and young-at-heart, and jolly caroling. Santa will make a special appearance arriving by boat at 5:30 p.m. Read more →

COUNTDOWN: 3 days til Ho Ho Ho from the H20!

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Light Up the Night viewing party planned for Charleston Maritime Center

banner_paradeofboats1_60The 36th annual Holiday Parade of Boats will add a special twinkly to the Charleston harbor this Saturday, December 9, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. One of the best viewing spots will be at the Light Up the Night Parade Party hosted by the Rotary Club of Charleston and the City of Charleston at the Charleston Maritime Center. Tickets for this festive, family friendly event feature barbecue, sweet treats and jolly caroling. Santa will make a special appearance arriving by boat at 5:30 p.m.

All proceeds support the Rotary Club of Charleston Foundation. Read more →

COUNTDOWN: 4 days ’til Parade of Boats

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‘Twas a night in December - the harbor aglow
With dozens of boats set to put on a show!
Their rigging and decks strung with lights to glitter
And people on shore poised for Facebook and Twitter!
And I and my wife with our kiddies in tow
Were awaiting the start of a wondrous light show,
When from the Maritime Center there arose a great roar
And I had to find out just what it was for.

The Light Up the Night Parade Party was swinging
With the Rotary Club of Charleston hosting.
The Holiday Boat Parade they did cheer
As it began again for the 36th year. Read more →