2024 christmas FLOTILLA
Welcome to the Swansboro Christmas Flotilla, a cherished holiday tradition that lights up the heart of historic downtown Swansboro! Join us on Friday, November 29th, from 5 to 8 PM, for an unforgettable evening of festive fun presented by Team Chevrolet of Swansboro.
🎄 What to Expect
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Dazzling Decorated Boats: Watch beautifully lit boats glide along the waterfront in a magical display of holiday spirit.
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Visit with Santa: Bring the little ones to meet Santa Claus and make cherished holiday memories.
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Food & Warm Drinks: Enjoy tasty treats, hot cider, and cocoa as you soak in the festive atmosphere.
🎅 Getting There
Park with ease at the Municipal Park fields off Recreation Way and hop on a hayride to the downtown waterfront.
🎉 A Community Tradition
The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored event filled with joy, excitement, and community spirit, perfect for kicking off the holiday season.
✨ Thank You to Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our sponsors for helping make this magical evening possible.
📅 Mark Your Calendar
Stay tuned for new event details and updates. Don’t miss this enchanting night of lights, laughter, and holiday cheer!
Join the Fun
Calling All Boaters: Join the Swansboro Christmas Flotilla!
Do you have a boat and a love for the holiday season? Be part of a magical Swansboro tradition by decorating your vessel and joining the Swansboro Christmas Flotilla on Friday, November 29th, from 5 to 8 PM, presented by Team Chevrolet of Swansboro.
This is your chance to light up the waterfront with creativity and holiday spirit! Showcase your decorated boat to an enthusiastic crowd as you help make this beloved event a night to remember.
Why Join?
•Be part of one of Swansboro’s most cherished holiday traditions.
•Spread holiday cheer to the community.
•Compete for bragging rights as one of the most festive boats on the water!
How to Participate
Register now to secure your spot in the flotilla! Join the parade by clicking here or contact the event organizer Anna Stanley, astanley@ci.swansboro.nc.us
Help us make this year’s Swansboro Christmas Flotilla the brightest and best one yet. We can’t wait to see you—and your boat—on the water!
Parking
Park with ease at the Municipal Park fields off Recreation Way and hop on a hayride to the downtown waterfront.
Downtown Swansboro Street Closures
This is a reminder of street closures for the 2024 Christmas Flotilla event on Friday, November 29th. The streets will be closed Friday afternoon at 2 pm, to allow vendors to set up and to clear the streets for the patrons. We ask for your cooperation in having the streets cleared of all vehicles by 2 pm. The streets will reopen at approximately 9 pm.
Those streets to be affected by the closures are:
•All of Front Street
•All of Church Street
•Water Street from NC 24 to Broad Street
•Main Street from Elm Street to the water
•Elm Street will be open for southbound traffic
•Walnut Street will be open for northbound traffic
No vehicular traffic, personal golf carts, scooters, and/or bicycles will be permitted within the event area as identified above during the event. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us make the event area a safe environment for all. We encourage residents, merchants and their employees to park at Town Hall.
2023 Christmas Flotilla
The Town of Swansboro hosted the annual Swansboro Christmas Flotilla on November 24, 2024. As the sun set across Swansboro, the community welcomed the holiday season by celebrating the Annual Christmas Flotilla last Friday night. Twenty-five festively decorated boats cruised around Swansboro Harbor. Each vessel showcased its own unique holiday theme lights with shimmering reflections on the water, sounds of jolly carols, and the warmth of the holiday spirit.
Santa Clause himself made a special appearance, hearing the Christmas wishes of children. The air was filled with merry laughter and bubbling excitement. As Santa Clause visited with 200 children capturing heartwarming moments with a camera and offered a small gift to remember their special visit.
