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Issue Date: Chesapeake Bay Magazine - December 2006
Cruiser's Calendar - December |
LIGHTED BOAT PARADES
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MARYLAND
Baltimore
Dec. 2,
Inner Harbor to Fells Point. 410-332-4191.
Magothy River
Dec. 2,
Magothy Seafood Tiki Bar & Restaurant, Arnold, Md. 410-647-5793.
Potomac River
Dec. 2,
Herring Creek to Piney Point gas docks, Tall Timbers, Md. 301-994-1508.
Rock Hall
Dec. 2,
Rock Hall harbor. 410-778-0416.
Tred Avon River
Dec. 2,
Town Creek past the Strand, Oxford, Md. 410-770-8000.
Annapolis
Dec. 7,
Annapolis harbor and Spa Creek.
410-263-0415 or 410-267-9549.
Patuxent River
Dec. 9
Solomons, Md. 410-326-1950 or
888-580-3856; www.sba.solomons.md.us.
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VIRGINIA
Carters Creek
Dec. 2,
The Tides Lodge to Jacks Cove,
Irvington, Va. 804-438-4421.
Colonial Beach
Dec. 2,
Potomac River, Colonial Beach, Va.
804-224-8145; www.colonialbeach.org.
Hampton River
Dec. 2,
Hampton, Va. 757-727-1570.
Potomac River
Dec. 2,
Torpedo Factory to the
Washington Channel, Alexandria, Va.
703-838-5005; www.funside.com.
York River
Dec. 2,
Yorktown, Va. 757-224-4970 or 757-890-4490. |
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Potomac River
Dec. 3,
Georgetown’s Washington Harbor.
202-789-7000 or 202-328-4748. |
December 1-2
Yorktown Christmas
Main Street, Yorktown, Va.
This
annual holiday event features the procession of lights down Main
Street, the lighting of the Christmas tree, the annual lighted boat
parade, caroling, hot cider and a visit from Santa. Saturday, view
historic homes professionally decorated for the holiday season. Friday
festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.--7 p.m., boat parade at 7
p.m. 757-890-4970; www.yorkcounty.gov.
December 2
Christmas on the Beach
North Beach, Md.
This
North Beach tradition features caroling, Yule logs, refreshments and
decorating the community Christmas tree, and a visit from Santa. North
Beach, Md. 1-3 p.m. 301-855-6681; www.nbeachmd.com.
December 2
Blackwater Holiday Open House
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, Md.
This
10th annual holiday open house will feature demonstrations, book
signings, tours, storytelling, refreshments and specially priced items
at the bookstore. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-228-2677;
www.friendsofblackwater.org.
December 2
Santa Arrives by Boat
Rock Hall, Md.
This
annual Rock Hall tradition showcases Santa arriving by boat, the town’s
tree lighting ceremony, caroling, refreshments and other family fun.
Rock Hall, Md. Activities start at 6 p.m. 410-778-0416;
www.rockhallmd.com.
December 2
Wetlands Restoration
Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, Md.
Volunteer
with the National Aquarium and help remove debris, maintain trails and
reduce shoreline at Fort McHenry. Preregistration required. 9 a.m.-1
p.m. 410-576-3851; www.aqua.org.
December 2
Gloucester Holiday Parade
Trinity Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, Md.
This
community parade will welcome the holiday season with music, floats,
animals and Santa. Gloucester, Va. Parade begins at 2 p.m.
804-693-0014; www.gloucesterva.info.
December 2
Winter Festival Ham and Oyster Dinner
Trinity Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, Md.
This
annual winter festival features a feast of ham, oysters and all the
trimmings. There will also be a crafts shop, country store and bake
shop. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 410-535-1782.
December 2-3
Marine Electrical System Basics
Annapolis School of Seamanship, Annapolis, Md.
This
two-day class, taught by Bob Campbell of Marine Electric Systems and
John Martino of the Annapolis School of Seamanship will focus on
electrical theory, troubleshooting and repair skills, and system design
and maintenance. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-263-8848; www.annapolisschoolofseaman
ship.com.
December 7
Pearl Harbor Day
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Md.
The
Baltimore Maritime Museum will commemorate the day that will live in
infamy aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney, the last surviving
warship still afloat. The memorial service will include an aerial
wreath drop, a 21-gun salute, the playing of taps and a bell tolling.
11:45 a.m. 410-396-3453; www.baltomaritimemuseum.org.
December 8-9
Jackson Creek Christmas Tour
Jackson Creek. Deltaville, Va.
Start
your journey at the community center for caroling and refreshments,
take a hayride down Lovers Lane to view the thousands of luminaries and
then head to the docks for a lighted boat parade on 5-8 p.m.
804-776-9811.
December 8-9
Solomons Christmas Walk
Solomons, Md.
Thanks
to the Solomons area businesses, the streets of town will be decorated
in holiday lights, plus there will be entertainment, a boat parade,
candlelight tours, the lighting of the decorated Drum Point Lighthouse
and more. Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 410-326-1950;
www.sba.solomons.md.us.
December 8-10
Christmas in St. Michaels
St. Michaels, Md.
This
annual winter celebration features historic home tours, a Christmas
parade, breakfast with Santa, an old-fashioned Christmas dinner and
holiday gala. Fri. Benefit gala 7 p.m.-midnight; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7
p.m.; home tours noon-5 p.m. 410-745-0745;
www.christmasinstmichaels.org.
December 9
Candlelight Tours
Alexandria, Va.
Enjoy
seasonal decorations, entertainment and light refreshments as you tour
historic Alexandria homes and sites. 5-9 p.m. 703-858-4242;
www.gadsbystavern.org.
December 9
Christmas Home Tour
Onancock, Va.
Experience
a true small-town Christmas as you tour Onancock’s historic homes
decorated for the holidays, plus check out the floating Christmas tree
in the harbor and the lighted bridge. Tours 2-6 p.m. 757-787-7600;
www.onancock.org.
December 9
Holiday House Tour
Kent County-wide.
Tour
centuries-old homes and public buildings decorated for the holidays
throughout Chestertown and Kent County. 1-5 p.m. 410-778-6890;
www.kentcounty.com.
December 9
Prince William Marina Dock Lighting Ceremony
Prince William Marina, Woodbridge, Va.
The
creative slipholders at Prince William Marina get together each year to
decorate the docks and their boats for prizes. Festivities start at
dark. 703-550-9808; www.pwmarina.com.
December 9
Santa Swim
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Cambridge, Md.
It’s
just like it sounds, folks. Watch or join the crowd diving into the
chilly waters of the Choptank River for charity. There will be
trophies, prizes, and a “survivors” party following the swim with
music, fun and of course, hot chocolate. Proceeds benefit the Care and
Share Fund. Swim starts at 10 a.m. 410-901-4131;
www.careandsharefund.org.
December 9
Dare Marina and CCA Rockfish Tournament
Dare Marina, Yorktown, Va.
This
annual rockfish tournament features big money prizes for top fish,
youth prizes and other special awards presented at the after-tournament
fish fry. Fishing starts at 6 a.m.; weigh-ins close at 3 p.m.; fish fry
at 4 p.m. 757-898-3000; www.daremarina.com.
December 9
Waterfowl Watch
Eastern Neck Island, Rock Hall, Md.
This
annual tour of the Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge will show visitors
goldeneyes, ruddy ducks, canvasbacks and buffleheads galore. 9 a.m.-3
p.m. 410-639-2108; www.kentcounty.com.
December 9-10
Christmas on Cockrell Creek
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, Reedville, Va.
Visit
Reedville, Va., to see historic homes and boats decorated for the
holidays and open for tours. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
804-453-6529; www.rfmuseum.org.
December 10
Mari*Time Christmas
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Havre de Grace, Md.
This
annual maritime holiday celebration will feature music, holiday treats,
storytelling, nautical crafts and ornaments, and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
410-939-4800; www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org.
December 10
Candlelight Tour and Carver Celebration
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Havre de Grace, Md.
The
“Duck Head” Christmas tree, decoy carver demonstrations and exhibits,
special gift sales and the annual candlelight tour through town mark
this annual holiday event. 4-8 p.m. 410-939-3739; www.decoymuseum.com.
December 24
Santa Water-Ski
Lady Bird Johnson Park, Potomac River
Catch
a glimpse of a water-skiing Santa and his wakeboarding reindeer and
elves, who will grace the Potomac with their stunts, all while avoiding
the Grinch on his Jet Ski. Best seen from Lady Bird Johnson Park; free
parking at Columbia Island Marina. 1 p.m. 703-354-9181;
www.waterskiingsanta.com.
December 27-31
Winter Whale and Wildlife Watching
Virginia Beach, Va.
Knowledgeable
guides from the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center accompany
each tour off the Virginia Beach coast to search for migrating whales.
Reservations required. Virginia Beach. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 757-437-FISH;
www.vmsm.com.
December 31
New Year’s Eve Deck Party
U.S.S. Constellation, Baltimore
Ring
in the new year aboard the U.S.S. Constellation and get a great view of
Baltimore’s fireworks display, a special catered dinner,
behind-the-scenes tours, cannon firing demonstrations and giveaways.
Call for tickets.. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. 410-539-1797; www.constellation.org.
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