TOPSAIL – The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is accepting registrations for the 2024 Christmas Flotilla.

“We are pleased to announce that Sea Tow of Wrightsville Beach is returning as the major event sponsor,” said Tammy Proctor, Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism director. 

Proctor said that due to Sea Tow’s generous sponsorship, the first prize for the flotilla’s best-decorated boat will be $1,000. Second and third-prize winners will receive $300 and $200, respectively.

Registration is online at https://business.topsailchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/annual-greater-topsail-area-flotilla-1188496?sourceTypeId=Hub.

The cost to register a boat in the flotilla is $25 for Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism members. Non-members can register for $40 per boat. Boats will be entered into the parade in the order of registration.

The flotilla is the grand finale of a day of activity that includes the Christmas Market at Soundside Park, 517 Roland Ave. in Surf City. The market opens at noon. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos with the family from 3-6 p.m. The law firm of Rizzo & Blackburn and Pirates’ Turf Putt Putt and Arrrcade will sponsor music by Fryd on the Boat. Jarrett Bay is an event sponsor as well as Surf City Signs.

The flotilla should arrive at Soundside Park by 6 p.m., weather permitting.

To register for the flotilla go to https://business.topsailchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/annual-greater-topsail-area-flotilla-1188496?sourceTypeId=Hub. A captain’s meeting will be scheduled, and entries will be contacted.

For more information about the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, call 910-329-4446 or visit topsailchamber.org.