Smith Mountain Lake Holiday Spirit

Bring your family and friends to Smith Mountain Lake on November 27th and get in the holiday spirit by participating in the 2010 Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys Boat Parade. Come on out to see boats decked out for the holiday season with lights and displays.


The event is held every year as a local toy drive for “A Child’s Christmas” sponsored by Lake Christmas Ministries. The parade hours are from 7pm to 9pm, with the boats leaving Virginia Dare Marina at 7pm. They will travel to Halesford Bridge at Bridgewater Plaza, circle past the Smith Mountain Lake State Park and return to Virginia Dare Marina.

Captains and crew members are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy as a donation. If you’re just coming to watch the parade, you can donate through local businesses. There will also be collection jars throughout Smith Mountain Lake, with proceeds going to purchase more toys for the drive.

If you don’t have a boat, join everyone on the lead boat in the parade, the Virginia Dare. Adults are $35.00 and kids 12 and under are $25.00. The price includes a 2 hour cruise, Hors d’oeuvres, assorted cookies and punch. For more information on the Flotilla, the cruise, or making donations call 297-7100 or visit www.vadarecruises.com.

Smith Mountain Lake will be bustling with activity throughout the weekend. The Flotilla for Toys is just one of many activities for families found in the area all year around. If you’re in the area visiting for the holidays, you may find yourself falling in love with Smith Mountain Lake! Call Vicki Millehan, your local real estate expert, for more information on relocating to the area. There is no place like HOME for the holidays.