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Comments from the 2010 Light Parade

The parade was fantastic!  The docks were the best ever.  I've participated in most of the parades over the years - including the first parade back in 1993.  There were only five boats that first year.  I missed a few  parades after my husband passed away, but it's great to be back!  Thanks for taking on the parade and making it a great success. 

WOW---WOW !!!!!!

What an INCREDIBLE Parade you guys organized---We have lived here since 2000 and it was certainly one of the best, if not THE BEST,  we have ever witnessed.  I wished those of you that were on boats could have seen it from a dock ( I am sure it looked as impressive from the water as well).  On the Dock, you could feel a level of excitement and ENERGY up and down the Waterway.

THE  PARADE  WAS  THE  BEST  EVER !!  OUR  GUESTS  WERE  OVERWHELMED !!  AND ESPECIALLY,  ACCOLADES TO THOSE  IN  CHARGE !! SOME  OF  OUR  GUEST  SAID  "THE  PALM  VALLEY  BOAT  PARADE"  IS  THE  HIGHLIGHT  AND  BEGINNING  OF  THEIR  HOLIDAYS !!  MANY  THANKS  TO THOSE  WHO  WERE  IN  CHARGE !!

 Kelli the docks were beautiful last and more than ever thank you. What a great committee  -Tracy 

Thanks for all the hard work. The parade was so much fun; we were all horse from cheering and singing. Our guests aboard are now confirmed yearly participants. There were also more lighted docks than ever.

Ladies: Each of you and your team of helpers did a fantastic job in staging the Palm Valley Lighted Boat Parade. I appreciated being a part of the parade and the residents along the route and the decorated docks were fantastic. They were very appreciative of everything with the event

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On November 20th, we held our First Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser for the Palm Valley Boat Parade at Britt Farms.  It was an afternoon and evening of fun for all.  A Bouncy House and Slide were there for the kids, four local bands took turns playing through the evening and as soon as it was dark enough, movies were played on the inflatable movie screen.  There was popcorn, cotton candy, face painting, a cake walk and, of course, enough locally caught fish and side dishes to feed over 450 people.

The best thing about the fish fry was that it really brought our community together.  Many people exclaimed that it was the first time in many, many years that Palm Valley's had an event for the community.  We were able to see many old friends and meet a lot of new friends. 

The evening was also a success financially!  We sold 450 tickets and contributions continued to flow.  Contributions are very important to secure the cash prizes for the boat parade and to pay expenses.  We have surpassed our goal for the prizes for this year but still need contributions to pay expenses and to secure prize money for next year's parade.  It is our goal to establish a boat parade that we can count on to be spectacular every year from now on.  We couldn't do this without our community!  Thank you to all!

Comments from 2010 Fish Fry

"Just wanted to take the time to tell you what a awesome event you and your committee put together, and in such short time. Never has the Valley had such a great neighborhood party.  It was just so good to see everyone, and having such a good time.  You were able to do what we could not do for the past ten years, congrats, and well done."

"WOW!!  What a great event Kelli!  Thanks for everything."

"The boat parade fundraiser was  really great!  Thanks so much for putting together such a great event.  Your family and all the volunteers rock! Again --thanks for all you’re doing."

"Also, thanks for a great fish fry. Food, music and fellowship - all most excellent!"