Colorful scene from a previous parade.
Toys, toys, toys. It’s time for the annual Holiday Boat Light Parade at Lake Lanier. Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, organizers have stepped up the event with new sponsors and an enhanced event. There is a raffle for a brand-new golf cart.
This year a special emphasis is being placed on the Toy Drive with designated drop-off locations at four marinas – Port Royale, Aqualand’s Pig Tails, Holiday Marina and Margaritaville LandShark Landing Bar & Grill – can be dropped off by boat or car on the day of the parade.
To benefit the Georgia K9 Search & Recovery Team and the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Home, the event features multiple on-shore locations and family activities.
“In addition to the toy drive, we have a live auction, an animal petting zoo, a dog fashion show, photo booths and a golf cart parade with activities taking place either at Margaritaville’s Landshark Bar & Grill or at Aqualand,” said Jeff Schetter, CEO of GAK9, who is heading up the event this year. “Members of our Georgia K9 Search and Rescue Team will be on hand at LandShark Landing to meet the public.”
The parade begins north of Port Royale at 5 p.m. and proceeds down the lake to conclude at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier.
Call 706 809-7242 for more details. Or visit the group’s website – gak9sar.com/2025-boat-parade – for details, the route, how to register to participate and associated events for the evening.
Photo: by Savannah Hunter Photography
