VETERANS BOAT PARADE
2008

2008 Winners & Photos

The 12th Annual Veterans Boat Parade
Saturday, November 8th 2008, 11am

The parade will proceed from just north of Tom Stuart Causeway in Madeira Beach south to
Treasure Island Causeway and back. The proposed route will take us into Boca Ciega Bay,
John's Pass, and the large canals of Capri Isles, Isle of Palms and Paradise Island.
Route is subject to change.

USCG C-130 HerculesUSCG HH-60 Helicopter

Flyover by the US Coast Guard

2008 Veterans Boat Parade
will be honoring the
United States
Coast Guard

Thank you to our sponsors - see details on the Sponsor Page

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For late registrations please stop by
Vinbob's Bait Shop; 5310 Seminole Blvd.

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Any and all boaters are welcome to participate.
Gather your family and friends, decorate your boat patriotically,
and join the parade to show your appreciation for our troops.
You must Register to participate. See Skippers Information page for more information.

 


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Skippers Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 5th

All skippers must attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, Nov 5th at the American Legion Post 273 (600 American Legion Drive, Madeira Beach). Starting at 6:30 pm Crabby’s Bayside is providing a buffet dinner for all skippers and first mates. 
Meeting starts at 7:30 to distribute skipper bag with all t-shirts ordered, obtain boat numbers, go over parade route, review important information, and meet the Grand Marshalls
Meeting concludes at 8:30
Thanks Crabby's for the great meal!

Day of the parade
Saturday, Nov 8th

10:30-10:45 boats assemble

10:50 Opening Ceremony begins on docks of American Legion with Pearl Harbor Survivors, US Coast Guard Grand Marshalls, raising of the colors, and the National Anthem

11:00 Start of the parade

12:00 Parade arrives at John’s Pass

1:30-2:00 conclusion of parade at American Legion Post 273

2:00 Skippers and crew invited to Elks Lodge for complementary buffet lunch

3:00 Grand Marshal Introduction and Awards Presentation

3:45 Raffle winners drawn, Silent and Live Auctions

4:30 Conclusion

 

Slideshow and Awards pick-up

Monday, Nov 17th

6:30-8:30

Volunteers will be available to distribute all engraved awards. 

A slideshow of all photos will be showing

T-shirt, jackets, DVDs, and other VBP items for sale

Dinner available at Crabby’s Bayside

 

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2008 Veterans Boat Parade Route
Veterans Boat Parade

Local Veterans - Madeira Beach

WWII - Leonard Harshbarger - Army - Tech Sergeant (He’ll be 96 in January!) 
Korea
- John Butler- Army – Corporal - 21st Chemical Co.
Vietnam
- Ronald Dearmin- Marines Echo co. 2BN/5th
Back row- Anna Dearmin; Rebekah Dearmin; Mary Dearmin (sitting out of view)
Andy Harshbarger (sitting on dock); Sabina Harshbarger, Leonard’s daughter

Maybe you remember Leonard Harshbarger, he owned the Mr. H Drive-In that was located on Gulf Blvd & 140th from 1961 to 1976. Leonard has four children; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. 

Did You Know...
The City of Madeira Beach has adopted an ordinance granting municipal parking fee exemption for veterans.  Any veteran whose vehicle displays one of the following special veterans license plates issued by the State of Florida can park free at metered municipal parking lots.
   - Ex-Prisoner of War
   - Pearl Harbor Survivor
   - Medal of Honor
   - Purple Heart

 

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Help Support Our Troops!
Thank-you and God Bless you for your Support.

If you have any questions or need any type of information, please feel free to contact one of us, we'll be happy to assist you.

Parade Chairman - Barbara Stayer
barbara@veteransboatparade.org

If you come across any problems with the website, please drop a line to our webmaster at webmaster@veteransboatparade.org

Committee Member link             last update 12/06/2008