2020 Virtual Parade of Boats
Channel: Waterfront Alliance
Date: 2020-10-06

One of the signature components of the annual celebration is the Parade of Boats, normally showcasing a flotilla of two dozen boats—from working waterfront vessels to human-powered kayaks and traditional canoes—passing by Chelsea Piers to the delight of an onlooking crowd. Due to the global pandemic, you can join us virtually for our Heroes of the Harbor evening celebration where we will stream a special brand-new video rendition of the Parade of Boats for this year. 

But why do we host a Parade of Boats as part of the Heroes of the Harbor celebration each year? Simple. Just as we aim to honor those individuals who have made an impact on our local waterfronts and waterways, we also want to highlight the vessels and people who are the lifeline (sometimes literal lifeline) of our harbor.