On December 13^th starting at 5:00 p.m., the Electric Light Boat Parade will be the culmination to our Lakes Festival of Lights.  We'll have a fantastic flotilla of beautifully decorated boats. 

And it's great fun too!  The crowd in the stands cheers for their favorite boats as they pass by.  People in the boats wave to the crowd, sing carols, and enjoy all the lights.

If you're a Lakes Association boat owner, we encourage you to decorate your boat and enter it in the Parade.  Here's what to do:

• Register:  Please register your boat for the Parade before November 30.  Even if you're not sure, register it anyway.  That way if you change your mind, we'll have your boat on our list.  To register your boat, CLICK HERE to download the registration form.  You'll receive a sign with your registration number so we can identify your boat as it passes the viewing stands.  Last minute show ups are still welcome -- the more boats, the better the show.

• Decorate:  Use all your creativity to make your boat special.  Remember all the boats (and homes & yards) will be judged on Monday, December 4^th starting at 5:30 p.m. so make sure your lights are lit!  Remember, you can't win a trophy if you don't decorate!

• Batteries:   Please make sure your batteries are fully charged before the Parade.

• Instructions:  If you're "captaining" a boat in the Parade, CLICK HERE to download a full set of instructions.  Keep a copy in your boat for reference during the Parade.

• Direction:  Just a note, this year all the boats will be going in the same direction (counter-clockwise) starting at the north end of the lake.

• Dignitary Boats:  Help lead the Parade!  We need boats to seat VIPs and dignitaries for the Parade.  If you would like to host Festival dignitaries on your boat, you must have seating available for at least six dignitaries.  We’ll have VIP docking at the Yacht Club for all dignitary boats.  Please let us know ASAP… we need your help with this.  Call 341-9609 or e-mail manningd@nv.doe.gov

• Public Announcement:  This year we're going to announce each boat as it passes the viewing stands.  The announcer will have information on all the registered boats.  When your boat passes by, he'll see the registration number and introduce your boat to the crowd.  So please register your boat!

So join the fun.  Be a part of the only Electric Light Boat Parade in Las Vegas!

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