When did the Gator Bowl Sports step in and start running the boat light parade?

Started by mtraininjax, September 30, 2016, 01:23:50 PM

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mtraininjax

September 30, 2016, 01:23:50 PM
In more bizarre NE Florida news:

http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/347090480/community-first-jacksonville-light-boat-parade-to-coincide-with-taxslayer-bowl

QuoteGator Bowl Sports announced today the return of the Community First Jacksonville Light Boat Parade to its roots. This year's event and fireworks show will take place Friday, Dec. 30, leading up to the 72nd annual TaxSlayer Bowl game Saturday, Dec. 31.

So.....what happens with the Landing and their celebration of the Tree on the Friday after Thanksgiving? No next night event that Saturday.....

Gator Bowl Sports in charge of the light parade.....Yikes!
And, that $115 will save Jacksonville from financial ruin. - Mayor John Peyton

"This is a game-changer. This is what I mean when I say taking Jacksonville to the next level."
-Mayor Alvin Brown on new video boards at Everbank Field

KenFSU

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September 30, 2016, 01:29:09 PM
On the plus side, at least there isn't an event & fireworks show the next night to cannibalize attendance from...

BridgeTroll

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September 30, 2016, 02:13:02 PM
Jax found another way to eff up a fun event downtown... between the collapsed riverwalk and the venue change... not gonna get a river view room for over $300 at the Hyatt.  A big giant Meh... for this formerly fun downtown event.
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Charles Hunter

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September 30, 2016, 04:24:56 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 30, 2016, 02:13:02 PM
Jax found another way to eff up a fun event downtown... between the collapsed riverwalk and the venue change... not gonna get a river view room for over $300 at the Hyatt.  A big giant Meh... for this formerly fun downtown event.

Where do you get that the Boat Light Parade won't be visible from the Hyatt or Riverwalks? The only mention of where it will be is a comment that it showcases the river and downtown skyline.

tufsu1

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September 30, 2016, 10:56:37 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 30, 2016, 02:13:02 PM
Jax found another way to eff up a fun event downtown... between the collapsed riverwalk and the venue change... not gonna get a river view room for over $300 at the Hyatt.  A big giant Meh... for this formerly fun downtown event.

the move is being done because the Gator Bowl is on December 31, instead of January 1 or 2.  I am completely fine with the move, as it will offer another event for visitors (as well as locals)

BridgeTroll

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October 01, 2016, 06:46:51 AM
The boat parade event was a pre Christmas event held last week of November. Large crowds watched from the landing to past the Hyatt. The Riverwalk is closed to pedestrians for a large portion of the walk.  The Hyatt has tripled room prices for this...
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."
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