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By DEBORAH COX
Stratford The Sixth Annual Riverlights Boat Parade is scheduled to take place Saturday, September 20th at approximately 7PM on the Housatonic River (Sept 21 rain date). This spectacular parade will start at the I-95 Moses-Wheeler Bridge and proceed down river to the Knapps Landing Restaurant in Stratford. Stratford Mayor John Harkins will be among the judging team to select the most festive and creative boats. All net proceeds will be donated to St. Vincents SWIM Across the Sound to provide cancer education, screening, and prevention programs for the community, as well as financial aid and assistance to cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Since the inaugural event in 2008, the Riverlights parade has raised over $30,000 for the SWIM. Spectators can donate directly to St. Vincents SWIM Across the Sound by going online to www.SwimAcrossTheSound.org/Riverlights2014 . The parade is organized by the Valley Yacht Club of Milford with help and participation from members of the Harbor Valley Yacht Club, Caswell Cove Marina, Brewer Marina (Stratford), and Pootatuck Yacht Club. All area boaters are invited to sign-up, light up their boats, and participate! Best viewing locations for spectators will be the various shoreline restaurants and public river access areas in Stratford and Milford. For further details about sign up and sponsor information, log on to www.valleyyc.org and click on the Riverlights banner or call James Manzolli, 203-377-6119, comanche327@snet.net.Click here to follow Daily Voice Bridgeport and receive free news updates.
