Background: Sponsored by Devon Energy, the 4th annual Holiday River Parade on the Oklahoma River will light up downtown on Saturday, November 17th, early for 2007 as part of the state's Centennial celebration. Over 30 boats, decorated in holiday lights, will parade the river as a spectacular fireworks display adorns the sky.
Boat Entry: Entry forms for boat registration are available from most metro area boat dealers or online at okcevents.info. Boat height must be 12 feet or less from water level.
Viewing Location: The main viewing area is the Riverfront at Wiley Post Park at S.W. 20th and Robinson. Also, there's a viewing area at Regatta Park on Byers Ave. The parade itself will begin from Regatta Park and travel up river to Wiley Post Park and back again.
Further Details: The viewing areas open at 2pm on Saturday, November 17th. Activities will begin at 4pm, and the parade starts around dusk with the fireworks display scheduled for 6:30pm.
Admission and parking are both free.
For more information, call (405) 602-1531.
Admission and parking are both free.
For more information, call (405) 602-1531.
2006 Winners: The boat entry winners of the 2006 Holiday River Parade were announced in January 2007. Honored were:
- Governor's Award for Best of Parade: David's Sport Center Employees wins for "Peace on Earth."
- Mayor's Award for Best Holiday Theme: Lottery Commission wins for "A Whoo-Hoo-ville Christmas."
- Grand Marshall's Award for Best Holiday Spirit: H&H Marine wins for "A Grinch Christmas."
- Corporate Category: First prize goes to Devon Energy. Second prize goes to the Riverwind Casino, and third prize goes to Banc First.
- Nonprofit Category: First prize goes to the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Second prize goes to Rotary, and third prize goes to India Shrine.
- Private/Individual Category: Bob and Leslie Kyle wins first prize. Second prize goes to Quick Clinic/Oklahoma Health Card, and third prize goes to Boat City Prop Shop.
