2023 Nautical Parade Winners
1st Place Team: Cork and Fork
Float: “The Aqua Princess”
Charity: Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
2nd Place Team: Jewel Boxers
Float: The Spirit of Capitola
Charity: Grey Bears
3rd Place Team: Capitola Museum
Float: “Hotel Capitola”
Charity: Capitola Museum
Also entered: “Beauty and the Beat” Bounce Float
“A Cool Breeze” The Solace Salon
Additional entertainment by: Water Marshals: Fireflies and Neal Savage “Adrift in September”
Saturday at dusk, around 7:00 pm, enjoy a parade of lighted barges between the trestle and the lagoon. Due to safety concerns, there will be no access to the trestle during the parade.
Float builders who wish to light up a barge must pre-register with the Parade Chair at (831) 428-9875 or capitolabeachfestival@gmail.com. Barges are provided for the first entrants who pay their refundable $100 fee. See parade guidelines. Our theme this year is “Celebrate the Good Times”.
All float builders must sign the liability waiver form (get it here). Those under 18 must have a parent signature.
Each float team can nominate a non-profit charity of their choice. Charity Awards are granted for the 1st ($1000), 2nd ($750), and 3rd ($500) place winners.