One of my favorite events that help to usher in the holiday season here on the Crystal Coast is the Swansboro Flotilla. Last year I caught it from my backyard. In years past I watched it go by from the wildlife ramp in Cedar Point. No matter where you view it from, it is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. UPDATE: FLotilla has been postponed until November 28th, 2009 due to the high winds.
This year after the flotilla makes it way by my place I may run into downtown Swansboro for the other festivities. Maybe I’ll even get an early start on my Christmas shopping. I know most of the shops will be open so it may be a good time to get started. Plus there is going to be food vendors and cider being served on the sidewalks.
I’ve never actually wen into Swansboro for the full flotilla experience and festivities that follow. So I’ll try to get some photos to document all the fun for those of you that can’t make it. The 2009 Swansboro Christmas Flotilla will take place on Friday, November 27th. Its set to begin at 5pm and the good times will continue until 9pm.
Whatever you do, be sure not to miss this event. It truly is one of the Crystal Coast’s most entertaining events in my opinion. You will really be in the Christmas spirit after this. There are plenty of places to catch the flotilla. One of the easiest places from my experience is the Wildlife ramp in Cedar Point. There are also many good places along the water in downtown Swansboro.