• Seattle Easter Boat Parade, Yachts, Powerboats, Sailboats, Commercial Fishing, Kayaks, Tenders, Salty Dog Boating

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Parade Start time – 2:00 pm
Registered Vessel Line Up & Check-In: 1:45 pm – Salty Dog on VHF – Boat # Line Up

“PNW Get Creative – Decorate Your Boat Float”

Start – In Front of: “White Swam Public House” next to “Dukes Seafood” on South Lake Union

End – At Fishermen’s Terminal, NW Dock, West Side of the Ballard Bridge

1st Lead Boat – JoAhna K:
Captain Jack at the Wheel – on board is “Salty Dog” Per Usual, Registered Vessels check-in with “Salty Dog” on VHF 68 at 1:45pm – For parade line up.

  1. After vessels Register, Sign up for the Seattle Easter Boat Parade – Vessel Owners/ Captains will pick up your assigned Parade #’s at Fishermen’s Terminal – The ‘Seattle Easter Boat Parade Team’ will be at the Terminal handing out your assigned registered vessel #’s. Exact Terminal pick up location TBA upon Registration/Sign Up.
    * When you sign up/register: Vessel # Pick Up – Per Usual – Pick Either Day/Date that works or you – Thursday, April 14 or Friday, April 15th, between the hours of Noon to 6:00pm – We’ll see you dockside at the Terminal.

  1. Per 2023 Easter Boat Parade Admittance: Each registered vessel in ‘Seattle Easter Boat Parade’ as participation – you’ll join our ‘Parade Challenge’ – Supporting Fishermen’s Terminal Local Business’ – spending a minimum of $25. per registered boat. At one of the many Terminal Restaurants, Seafood Markets and or Businesses!
    • Parade Admittance – $25. minimum per registered floating/vessel amount is to be spent at one of the # 8 Challenge locations at Fishermen’s Terminal. The same day you pick up your assigned parade vessel # – Support Local!
    • You’ll get your Challenge Brochure when you pick up your assigned parade # at the Terminal.
  • Judges will be on “Morrison’s North Star Fuel Dock” just east of the Fremont Bridge.
    • Thank you ‘West Marine’ for being our Boat Parade Judges Team Leader!
    • Captains: Be sure to have your assigned vessel # visibly tied on your port side, bow
    • Hoopla and holler at the Judges when you cruise by…
  • Top off you’re tanks at ‘Morrison’s’ before the Parade – Get the Spring Special Rate: Mention Discount Code: # Seattle Easter Boat Parade

Seattle Easter Boat Parade – Boat Float Parade

Judge’s 3 Categories: – Be Creative, Amazing Winning Prizes, TBA!
1.- Best Easter Bunny Theme & Overall Easter Décor
2.- Best In Show – Most Creative, Overall Traditional Easter Themes
3.- Most – Easter Colors: Balloons & Flowers,…. Brightest Easter Color Pallet Theme

  • Fremont Bridge Clearance 30 ft. – For vessels that need a bridge lift
  • Ballard Bridge Clearance 44 ft. – For vessels that need a bridge lift
  • Just before the Ballard Locks – Parade ‘U’ Turn: in front of ‘Ballard Oil Company’ and ‘Pacific Fishermen Shipyard’
  • Parade Ends at Fishermen’s Terminal NW Dock – just west of the Ballard Bridge

Happy Easter & Thank you for practicing safe, fun, spring boating!

PNW Support Local!!!