By James Pease II
The 41st Annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Since 1985, this annual boat parade has been held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
The parade will launch from the Little River Inlet at 5 p.m. and travel down the Intracoastal Waterway to Dock Holiday’s Marina around 7 p.m. and can be viewed anywhere on the waterway.
The parade will benefit Yachts for Tots, an organization that assists children with specific needs as they arise, year-round.
Make sure to bring a new unwrapped toy to one of the toy collection points to benefit Yachts for Tots.
Bicycles will be collected at The Shack in Cherry Grove.
Cat littler and pet food are also accepted to benefit The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.
A kickoff party will be held at the Spanish Galleon on Friday, Nov. 28, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. with the band going on at 7:30 p.m.
The entry fee for the party is a new unwrapped toy or $10 cash.
No food will be available during the event.
If you have questions, text your question to Bo the Webguy at 843-564-2610.
The Spanish Galleon is located at 98 North Ocean Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach.
An awards ceremony brunch will be held at Captain Archie’s in North Myrtle Beach on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m.
For more information visit ChristmasRegatta.com.
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