Staying at the best resorts and condos in Myrtle Beach? Grab your family and friends and make your way to the waterfront for the 40th annual Christmas Regatta Boat Parade. Since 1984 families have been able to look forward to the Saturday after Thanksgiving to kick off the Christmas spirit with this special holiday retreat. Starting out at the Little River Inlet, the boats make their way at dusk down the waterway to Dock Holidays Marina for their final anchor place.
More than just a pretty boat parade, the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta also kicks off the season for giving. Headed up by Santa’s Angels, the Yachts for Tots is one of the area’s largest toy drives. Spectators are encouraged to make a donation to raise funds to help make a needy child’s Christmas special. Parade viewers can make cash donations or bring a new, unwrapped, toy to help spread the joy to children throughout Horry County. But the giving doesn’t stop at the children, the crew also collects for everyone’s favorite four-legged friends. So don’t forget pet toys, food, and supplies that will go directly to the North Myrtle Beach Humane Society.
Let the countdown begin as you get ready to trade your turkey leg for a mug of delicious hot cocoa as you line the Intracoastal. From great food to beautiful boats to Christmas joy all around, the Christmas Regatta Boat Parade is one of the can’t miss events of the season. Join the Grand Strand celebration on November 30, 2024, for an evening you won’t soon forget.
Where to Watch the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
If you’re renting a condo in the North Myrtle Beach area, here are the best spots for viewing the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta:
- Grand Harbour Marina
- Blue Drum Waterfront
- Crab Catcher’s
- Hurricane Juel’s Hurricane
- Seabrisa’s
- Snooky’s
- Myrtle Beach Yacht Club
- Officer’s Club
- Cherry Grove Marina
- Captain Archie’s
- Harbourgate Marina
- Filet’s
- Boardwalk Billy’s
- Local on the Water
Participate in the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Those boaters wishing to participate in the regatta can register online at Christmasregatta.com for $50. Decorate your vessel to be entered to win prizes for Best Theme, Most Original, Crew Enthusiasm, Best Decorations, and more. A captain’s meeting will be held prior to the event with great chances to win raffle prizes. Crab Catcher’s is the sponsor for a cash grand prize for overall entry. Prizes will be awarded from 10-11 a.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Captain Archie’s.
