SOUTH CAROLINA – CHARLESTON HARBOR – CHARLESTON PARADE OF BOATS: Special Local Regulation and Marine Event.

The City of Charleston’s annual Parade of Boats will be held on the waters of Charleston Harbor on December 10, 2022 from 4 p.m. through 8 p.m. This event will consist of approximately 35 powerboats with decorative light displayed on a parade route throughout the harbor. Participating vessels will assemble in Commercial Anchorage B and begin its northern route around Commercial Anchorage A, continuing through Bennis Reach, beyond Patriots Point to the Ravenel Bridge. The parade will then transit south down through Tidewater Reach, and will conclude at City Marina east of the James Island Connector. A special local regulation established in 33 CFR 100.704 will be in effect for this event. No persons or vessels may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated event area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative. Vessels are
advised to transit with caution in the vicinity. Official event patrol can be contacted via VHF Channels 16 and 78.
For questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at (843) 740-3184 or the Sector’s 24-hour Command Center at (843) 740-7050.