The 94th Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Decorated Boat Parade, hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), representing over 100 yacht clubs in Northern California celebrates the official beginning of the 2011 boating season on San Francisco Bay.
This year’s theme is “Giants of the Bay” celebrating the many people and things that have made San Francisco so unique. ...
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The 94th Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Decorated Boat Parade, hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), representing over 100 yacht clubs in Northern California celebrates the official beginning of the 2011 boating season on San Francisco Bay.
This year’s theme is “Giants of the Bay” celebrating the many people and things that have made San Francisco so unique.
“Emperor Norton IV” is the Grand Marshal.
The parade will feature over 120 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the theme. There will be both power and sail boats competing for best decoration honors. There are six trophies up for grabs and prize bags for the participants with great items such as dining certificates, event tickets, wine, clothing, art work, boat gear, books, travel, and sailing excursions all donated by various businesses and yacht clubs.