During the annul Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade on Saturday, December 12, Watermark's Harbor Queen will host a holiday food drive at City Dock in Annapolis. The event is sponsored by the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce and benefits the Anne Arundel County Food Bank.
For a donation of non-perishable food items, pet food, or monetary donation, guests can watch the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade from Harbor Queen at the end of City Dock. Harbor Queen will be decorated in holiday lights and décor for the event and will stay dockside for the evening.
Debbie Gosselin, President of Watermark says,
The Lights Parade is such a wonderful maritime tradition in Annapolis. Many of our vessels are out for the fun and it makes perfect sense for Harbor Queen to participate. Harbor Queen is an Annapolis icon! We’re really happy to have her end the year helping the Annapolis community during the holidays. It is a team effort – staff and crew members donate and loan holiday decorations for Queen, they’ll spend time working together decorating the boat, and many are volunteering their time to welcome guests and collect donations during the event. Seeing Harbor Queen lit up like a Christmas tree is fun for all.”
In addition to the festive décor and the great view, there will be complimentary light snacks on board provided by Wegmans, a full cash bar with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Food Bank, and live entertainment provided by The Chesapeake Revelers. Appearing in period costume, the Victorian carolers donned in top hates, capes, holly, and ribbon will wassail and make merry with all!
The public is encouraged to dress warmly and bring their holiday spirit to Annapolis City Dock to help those in need while enjoying a festive Annapolis tradition. A suggested donation value is $10 and grants access to the viewing platform on the Harbor Queen. The event is “open house” style with guests free to come and go throughout the evening, and on-leash pets are welcome on board. Representatives from the Food Bank will be in attendance. Reservations are not required! cruisesonthebay.com
The Food Bank is the only free, multi-purpose Agency in Maryland that provides food, nutritional supplements, medical equipment, furniture, vehicles, appliances, and more to those in need, free of charge. One in 16 residents in Anne Arundel County are below the poverty line; over 1/3 are children and the Anne Arundel County Food Bank serves these citizens.
