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Treasure Island Holiday Boat Parade

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2014 Boat Parade Treasure Island Florida

Treasure Island, Florida has one of the biggest boat parades on the beaches. Last year 58 boats fully decked out with lights and massive holiday decorations provided an amazing spectacle for the onlookers.

The Treasure Island holiday boat parade happens every year in December and is a must see for the whole family.
Boats decorated with holiday lights circle the island and create a festive atmosphere.

Treasure Island Holiday Boat Parade

This year the Treasure Island 2014 holiday lighted boat parade takes place on December 20, 2014 starting at 6:20pm.

Where To Watch The Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade

Blind Pass Bridge – between St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island

115th Avenue on Isle of Palms

Treasure Island Causeway Bridge (closed to traffic at 7pm to allow boats to pass)

Kingfish Drive at John’s Pass

Enjoy and happy holidays

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St Pete Beach Holiday Boat Parade 2014

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Boat Parade St. Pete Beach and Pasadena 2014

The 2014 St Pete Beach holiday boat parade for me is the beginning of the magic of the upcoming holidays.  The boat parade is enjoyed by both locals and tourist along its route. Lighted boats, jingle bells, holiday lights, Christmas music and excited children – we know the holidays have arrived on our beautiful beach.

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This year the St. Pete Beach and South Pasadena holiday boat parade takes place on Friday December 5th, 2014 starting at 6pm.

Where to watch the St Pete Beach Holiday Boat Parade

The city of St Pete Beach host a boat parade viewing party and  holiday tree lighting at Horan Park and it has become a popular place to watch the boats.

This year the entertainment includes live music, hot chocolate, tree lighting event, art projects for the kids and of course Santa promised to be there.

The parade starts at 6pm from near St. Pete Beach Community Center – Horan Park is attached to the center.

Although it starts at 6 pm be prepared for delays – we are pretty casual here on the beach and it is the holidays after all.

SPB Community Center and Horan Park are located at

7701 Boca Ciega Drive
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

2012 Beach Boat Parade

Where to watch the Boat Parade in South Pasadena 2014

The best place for viewing the lighted boats on the South Pasadena side is at

Barbara Gilberg Habitat Park
1600 Pasadena Ave S

I like to bring my own beach chair if I am viewing from here.

Recap:

When is the Parade this year: December 5th, 2014.

Link to Boat Parade Route Map

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Read more about the Holiday Lighted Boat Parades Near St. Pete Beach

Pass-A-Grille 2012 Holiday Boat Parade

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Pass-A-Grille 2012 Holiday Boat Parade

This year Pass-A-Grille and Tierra Verde are hosting their own Lighted Boat Parade and best of all it is a week later than the other beaches so we can get to see them all.

The 2012 Pass-A-Grille Holiday boat parade is going to be on December 15, 2012.

2012 Beach Boat Parade

The boats will leave Merry Pier on Pass-A-Grille at dusk and work their way to Tierra Verde and back. This is destined to become yet another must see holiday parade and become a great family tradition for the locals.

Pass-A-Grille is a magical historic island and sits at the southern end of St. Pete Beach.

Where to watch the Pass-A-Grille Boat Parade

One of the best places to watch the parade is sure to be along the sea wall near Merry Pier. There is plenty of space for the best view and is where the locals will be.

Bring your family, a chair and a warm coat and enjoy Pass-A-Grille’s and Tierra Verde’s first holiday boat parade on December 15th, 2012.
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Treasure Island 2012 Holiday Boat Parade

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Treasure Island 2012 Holiday Boat Parade

Treasure Island, Florida hosts it’s holiday boat parade every year in December and is a must see event. Boats decorated with holiday lights circle the island and create a festive atmosphere.

Treasure Island Holiday Boat Parade

This year the Treasure Island 2012 lighted boat parade takes place on December 8, 2012 starting at 6:20pm.

Where To Watch The Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade

Blind Pass Bridge – between St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island

115th Avenue on Isle of Palms

Treasure Island Causeway Bridge (closed to traffic at 7pm to allow boats to pass)

Kingfish Drive at John’s Pass

Enjoy and happy holidays

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Video Treasure Island Drum Circle

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Video Taken At Treasure Island Drum Circle

Ok, you asked for a video so that you can see what the Treasure Island Drum Circle is really like.

This video was taken just before sunset on beautiful Treasure Island Beach, Florida.


Enjoy your stay!

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Visit The Drum Circle Treasure Island FL

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Visit The Drum Circle Treasure Island FL

Treasure Island, FL holds a drum circle every Sunday evening and all are welcome. If you are looking for something completely different to do, that is really worth writing about on your postcards home and fun for the whole family, then take a stroll along the beach following the sounds of tribal drum beats.

Drum Circle Treasure Island

We took our camera along to the drum circle just before sunset and joined the eclectic group swaying, jumping and dancing to the beats. It is an amazing experience and something fun to do on a Sunday night near St. Pete Beach.

If you own a drum, tambourine, or any musical instrument then bring it with you – believe me you do not have to be a musician to join in.

We look forward to going to the drum circle and time our arrival for just before sunset; it just warms our hearts and is the perfect end to a weekend. We love the gathering of people, no club to join, no dues, just people enjoying the sights and sounds of the magical drum circle.

On any given Sunday you will find a large crowd consisting of families, teenagers, grandparents and all in between coming together with one goal – to enjoy the sounds of the drum circle. People sit on beach chairs, blankets or the sand in a large circle; others are dancing in the middle.

Those that have instruments join in the tribal beats, sometimes the beats are gentle other times they are loud and fast, and always the group in the middle are dancing.

Children try to dance like the belly dancers, teenagers are laughing together in huddles and the retirees are dancing and even pounding drums – it is a true mix of mostly locals and a few tourists that were lured out of their hotels rooms by the beat.

Once the sun sets – an experience in itself, the glow sticks, lighted hula hoops, and anything that glows adds to the mystery of the darkening night.

A visit to the drum circle even if you do not play the bongo or like to dance is still an experience not to be missed.  If you enjoy peaceful gatherings and like to feel alive then you simply must visit the Treasure Island Drum Circle next Sunday evening.

For information and directions go to The Drum Cirlce Treasure Island Florida

Enjoy!

Visit To Clearwater Aquarium To Meet Winter The Dolphin

We had heard a lot about Winter the bottlenose dolphin who is currently the only dolphin alive without a tail so decided to visit her at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Enjoy our pictures of Winter the dolphin star of the movie Winters Tail taken at the aquarium here in Clearwater Florida.
Dolphin Winter Clearwater Aquarium

Is The Clearwater Aquarium Worth Visiting?

If you are in full tourist mode and are expecting an intense Seaworld experience with their performing Killer Whales they you may be a tad disappointed. Instead a visit to Clearwater Aquarium will be educational, relaxing, and informative and will get you up close with Dolphins.

Bottlenosed Dolphin
After parking in the small car park and admiring the rustic house boat floating in the water to the left of the entrance – yes the very houseboat in the movie Winters Tail, we realized that this small and dedicated marine animal rehab had been thrust into the limelight by the now famous permanent resident Winter and at the time of our visit was doing everything thing it can to accommodate the sudden influx of visitors.

We made out way straight to Winter’s area because they were just about to start her show. There are around 60 plastic chairs around the large pool that Winter swims around in. The staff explained how Winter lost her tail and ended up at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter swims and plays with a hula hoop seemingly happy and oblivious to all the fuss about her missing tail.

She was not wearing her prosthetic tail during our visit and the staff explained that she has learned to swim without it but they put it on her two or three times a day for rehab and to keep her back strong.

Holding Winter the Dolphin Tail

Winter was not wearing her tail so I got to hold it!

What we found most inspiring was the staffs total dedication and commitment for the animals. and willingness to talk about the animals. You can feel the enthusiasm they have for their work and we loved the fact it felt genuine – many were volunteers and you can tell they love their jobs. Ask any of them about the animals in their care and they were delighted the share their vast knowledge, positively beaming with pride when we continued to ask for more facts. This is why we love this place and if you have any interest in Dolphins and what’s swimming in the Florida oceans then you will love it too.

Facts, information, opening hours = Clearwater Marine Aquarium