A parade that will really float your boat
Story sponsored by Lake Macquarie City Council.
Do want to see a parade unlike any you've ever seen before? One where the floats actually float? A dazzling spectacular, with all the glitz and flare of carnival, coupled with the optical beauty of Vivid, as the bright lights gently shimmer a top the water? A pure sensory overload?
If the answer is yes, then you can't afford to miss this year's Float Your Boat at Lake Macquarie, which will take place between June 28 and 29. The two night light event holds something for every member of the family.
Float Your Boat will see dozens of boats covered in LED lights and decorations weave their way through the local water ways over two big nights.
The past two years have been a massive success, prompting Council to do it all again this year. It's back by popular demand.
The first parade begins on Friday, June 28, with a 5pm launch event at Marmong Point Marina, prior to the boats setting sail at 6pm.
From there, the flotilla will skirt the western edge of the lake, passing Toronto and Coal Point on their way to Wangi Wangi.
The best vantage spots for Friday's parade include Marmong Point, Toronto Foreshore, Coal Point, Rathmines and Wangi Wangi.
A foreshore livesite at Toronto from 5.30pm-8.30pm will feature music, food stalls and live entertainment, including performances from Circus Avalon.
On Saturday, June 29, the parade will set sail at 6pm from Marmong Point Marina and head north towards Booragul before crossing the lake and skirting its eastern edge from Warners Bay to Belmont.
The best Saturday vantage points include Five Islands Road, Warners Bay Foreshore, Bennett Park and Belmont 16s.
The Warners Bay livesite on Saturday will begin with market stalls and entertainment 10.30am to 3pm. From 5.30pm, enjoy a night of live music, LED hula-hooping, a dazzling fire show, delicious gourmet food and specialty stalls.
Lake Macquarie Cruises will offer a two-hour dinner cruise on both Friday and Saturday night, departing from Booragul Public Wharf at 6pm. Contact Lake Macquarie Cruises to book your ticket.
Registration to take part in the Float Your Boat parade is free and can be completed at https://www.lakemac.com.au/float-your-boat.
Cash prizes are up for grabs for best-dressed boats, including a $2000 People's Choice Award, a $1000 Mayor's Best Boat Award for vessels 10m and over, and a $1000 Mayor's Best Boat Award for vessels 5m and over.
Float Your Boat is sponsored by Marmong Point Marina, Belmont 16s and the Brighton Apartments.
For more information about this year's Float Your Boat please click here.
Story sponsored by Lake Macquarie City Council.
