Greater Lake Sylvia Association

LAKE SYLVIA BOAT PARADE  PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN & PARADE INSTRUCTIONS

Proudly celebrating America's 250th Birthday and the Lake Sylvia community!

Each vessel will receive a Lake Sylvia vintage boat poster.

Sunday, July 5th

CHECK-IN after S.O.S.

• Please decorate safely and securely. Decorations should not interfere with the safe operation of your boat.  Any family friendly theme works!
• Please check in between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM at the designated Check-In Pontoon located in Koinonia Cove by the channel 
• Pick up your Vintage Lake Sylvia Poster, gift card, and have your picture taken
• Text your boat name or theme, a cell phone number, one member's name, and if you are on East or West Lake to 320-224-2140

PARADE START

• Parade begins at 12:00 PM
• Follow the lead boat for your lake - East or West
• Participants are encouraged to wave, play music, and have fun, but please keep all activities family-friendly
• Travel COUNTERCLOCKWISE around your lake.
• Maintain a safe distance from the boat ahead of you.
• Maintain a speed of approximately 10 MPH.
• Stay near the shoreline whenever practical and safe , 200" from shore
• Be courteous to other boaters and lake residents.

SAFETY
• Follow all Minnesota boating regulations.
• No reckless operation or excessive wakes.
• Designate a sober boat operator.
• Watch for swimmers, docks, and other watercraft.

MOST IMPORTANTLY...
Have fun, show your patriotic spirit, and enjoy celebrating Lake Sylvia with your neighbors!

Thank you for participating and helping make the Lake Sylvia Boat Parade a fun tradition for everyone on the lake!

Thanks for participating!

• In the event of severe weather, updates will be posted on our GLSA Facebook page