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Whatever floats your boat: 5 Wilmington-area Christmas and holiday flotillas for 2025

Star-News: Who doesn't love a (boat) parade? Here are 5 holiday flotillas in the Wilmington area

Kick off your holiday season with these annual flotillas. The boat parades will feature sail, power and paddle boats and pleasure crafts, decked out with themed spectacular lights. Here is a list of ...

Who doesn't love a (boat) parade? Here are 5 holiday flotillas in the Wilmington area

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