San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade 2009
Posted on 07 Dec, 2009 in the Giving Back Category. No comments
Central Park was flooded with hundreds of spectators who flocked to the beach to experience the spectacle that is the Holiday Boat Parade.
The fourth annual lighted boat parade took place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 and the sights and sounds of the holiday spirit did not fail to entertain.
The light show on water featured boats of all types and sizes which boasted colorful twinkling lights, music, singing and dancing. Decorations on the boats included a giant Christmas star, Santa’s sleigh led by mini boats, a Dorado leaping into a boat, Santa para sailing, a nativity scene and Santa Claus everywhere. All of this only to get San Pedro and Ambergris Caye into the Christmas spirit and to kick off the year’s tourism season.
The crowds that gathered at different view station cheered and applauded as the boats paraded in front of town. The folks at Central Park enjoyed the Christmas spirit and music, picture taking with Santa, purchased commemorative T-shirts and souvenirs and delicacies to drink and eat. Re/Max Isla Bonita sponsored the Mayor’s Trophy in this year’s competition.
Below are the winners of this year’s Holiday Boat Parade:
Power:
- Under 18′ 1st place: Jetski Russia/ SP Water Sports
- 26-34′ 1st place: Lion’s Club/Tanisha Tours
- 35′ and up 1st place: Holy Cross Anglican School
- 2nd place: Coastal Express/Island Academy
Sailboat:
- Rum Punch/George Eiley
Catamaran:
- 1st Place: Isla Bonita Elementary School/SeaDuced
- 2nd Place: Escape/Searious Adventures
Most Adventurous: Infinity/Ecologic Divers
Most Artistic: Island Waves/Funtasea Boats
Best Religious: Holy Cross Anglican School
Best Over All: Coastal Express/Island Academy
Junior Division School Competition: Isla Bonita Elementary School
Mayor’s Trophy: Coastal Express/Island Academy
The judges were: Joycelyn McKoy of the Belize Tourism Board; Miss San Pedro Raquel Badillo; Mrs. Ros Emberely; Jim Janmohamed, Charlene Woods of BC’s and Mayor Elsa Paz.
Gift giving is in the air
Posted on 11 Oct, 2009 in the Giving Back Category. No comments
Dear Friends, Right now Holy Cross Anglican School is a quiet place without the noisy sounds of our 512 energetic students. School closed on Friday following a blessed Chapel service and a joyous Christmas party made possible by many generous donations.
A special thank you goes to Art Vaquez from Azusa, CA; the owners of Re/Max Isla Bonita and Mr. Jim who was a terrific Santa! The happy laughter of students will return on Monday, January 5th, 2009 when school reopens. In the meantime, teachers and staff will enjoy a much deserved vacation, our children will anxiously await the arrival of Christmas and we’ll try to get some much needed work done around the compound!
Read more at www.holycrossbelize.blogspot.com
Boat Light Parade A BLAST
Posted on 11 Oct, 2009 in the Giving Back Category. No comments
Wow! Beautiful! Spectacular! – These were some of the descriptive words from some of the thousands of spectators lined up along the beach and piers as they enjoyed marveling at the Boat Light Parade 2007 cruising along the coast of Ambergris Caye.
Some of the decorated boats had well over 5000 colorful lights creatively displayed in various Christmas themes. In the end it was Roby Guerrero’s “Sly Dog” entry that took the first prize and trophy. But there were no losers as everyone that had an entry enjoyed participating in the spectacle and received the compliments of the judges, fans and spectators.
WINNERS:
POWER:
18 – 25’ 1st Place – #14 “El Bobo”, San Pedro Aids Commission
Trophy sponsor: Glen Wilson, Bay Trust Corp Svcs Ltd
Also receive Bowen Gift bag, $100 Cash
2nd Place – #19 Playa Blanca Resort
Trophy sponsor: Cha Cha Thompson, Island Ferry
Also receive Bowen Gift bag, $50 cash
26’ – 34’
1st Place – #9 Michael Gabriel, O’Farrell House
Trophy Sponsor: Captain Sharks
Also Receive Bowen Gift bag, $100 cash
2nd Place – #2 Coral Beach Realty, Holy Cross School
Trophy Sponsor: Fred Somes, Coral Beach Realty
Also Receive Bowen Gift bag, $50 cash
35’ and up
1st Place – #5 Miss Gina, Ramon’s Village
Trophy Sponsor: Harmouch Center
Also receive Bowen gift bag, $100 cash
2nd Place – #20 Lady Katie, Alexis Eiley
Trophy Sponsor: Julie Babcock, Casa Caye Guest Houses
Also receive Bowen Gift Bag, $50 cash
SAIL BOAT/CATAMARAN – Any size
1ST Place – #11 Seduction, SeaDuced by Belize
Trophy sponsor: Dalia’s Store
Also receive Bowen gift Bag, $100 cash
2nd Place – #15 Escape, SeaRious Adventures
Trophy sponsor: Mark & Lorri, Cal Boyz Parasailing
Also receive Bowen Gift Bag, $50 cash
MANPOWER – KAYAK, CANOE, ETC.
1ST Place No show
Trophy sponsor: Ecologic Divers
Also receive Bowen gift bag, $100 cash
MOST ARTISTIC
#9 Michael Gabriel, O’Farrell House
Trophy sponsor: Bottom Time Dive Shop
Also receive Bowen Gift bag, Wine from Pinguino Belize,
And $50 Gift Certificate to Pelican Roost bar at Pelican Reef Villas
BEST RELIGIOUS
#2 – Coral Beach Realty, Holy Cross School
Trophy sponsor: Marelco Ltd, BZ City, Present Miss San Pedro
Also receive Bowen Gift bag, Wine from Pinguino Belize and gift certificate for 2 at Caramba’s
BEST OVERALL
#5 Miss Gina, Ramon’s Village
Trophy sponsor: Nelly Brown, Lily’s Treasure Chest
Also receive Bowen gift bag, Wine from Pinguino Belize,
And $50 gift certificate to Pelican Roost Bar at Pelican Reef Villas.
MAYOR’S TROPHY
#3 Sly Dog, Robby Guerrero
Trophy sponsor: Gil and Daryl, Re/Max Isla Bonita
Also receive Bowen Gift bag, Wine from Pinguino Belize
And Gift Certificate to SunBreeze Hotel for overnight Accommodations for 2
Read more at www.ambergristoday.com