A small-town Thanksgiving-weekend flotilla on the White Oak River, timed to open the holiday shopping weekend in downtown Swansboro. Santa arrives by boat and there is live music and cocoa on the waterfront.
- Starts: 17:00–20:00 (parade at dusk)
- Route: Lit boats pass the downtown waterfront on the White Oak River.
- Where to watch: Historic downtown Swansboro waterfront; Pugliese Pavilion, where Santa greets children after arriving by boat.
Entering a boat? The organiser takes applications at their entry page.