1.	Starting point is F.M.521- McNeil bridge at dark.  Monitor www.sanbernardriver.com for updates of exact start time.   Boats should be in the water- ready to start 30 minutes before dark.  The parade route will go past High 5 Bar and Grill.
2.	There will be a representative at the FM 521 McNeil boat ramp to assist anyone with a question.  Parade numbers will be assigned here if not already assigned at the Captain's Meeting
3.	Safety is number 1. Please keep a safe, uniform distance between boats at all times. Please keep a parade straight line. Circling is strongly discouraged to maintain uniformity.
4.	There will be a lead boat for everyone to follow. Parade speed will be about 5 to 6 MPH. Please respect this speed and each others boats.
5.	The judges will be at  High 5 Bar and Grill ONLY. High 5 is located just south of Sportsmans Span Bridge(FM2611) Each entry must take their boat from start to finish in order to be judged. See parade route map.
6.	Make sure your boat number is easily visible from the river bank at the judging location. (starboard side of the boat and well lit is recommended) For those of you with VHF radios, keep them on channel 68 for communication with other boats
7.	Captains meeting is Thursday December 11th at 7pm at Dido's. Please attend if possible.
8.	The Awards Dinner is the day after parade (December 14) at noon at the home of Nelson Vanessa Taylor (2909 CR 604 see Awards Dinner tab for map).
9.	Viewing areas are:      1. F.O.R. Community Center (photos with Santa here)      2. Dido's. Restaurant      3. 521 Boat Ramp       4. F.M 2611-Sportsman Span boat ramp      5. High 5 Bar and Grill (judges will be stationed here)