There’s good news and the not-so-good.

Procrastinators who planned to enter the Pompano Beach’s holiday parade but didn’t by now have un- fortunately missed the boat.

Registration closed in early November with 60 craft signed up for the area’s oldest floating procession, according to Rhonda Bunker, parade chair. A waiting list is available in case anybody drops out.

“The changes that occurred, such as the move last year to Friday [from Sunday] nights played a huge factor, I believe,” said Bunker who also credits the early closeout to sending out sign- up sheets to boaters last March.

Fort Lauderdale’s 12-mile Winterfest event was still taking applications, along with the Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade, when Waterfront Times went to press before Thanksgiving. At that time, 70 boats had registered in Winterfest. Generally about 90 boats will sign up by the cut-off date, which is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1.

Here is a sampling of local boat parades listed below in chronological order.

25th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade
When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Starts in North Palm Beach traveling north to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
Details: The parade also hosts a toy drive for Toys for Tots and Little Smiles.
For more information: 561-863- 0012; www.marinepbc.org/news-events/palm-beach-holiday- boat-parade.

Decorate a Boat for Bernie!, hosted by Palm Beach County for Bernie 2020
When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 4-7 p.m.
Where: 30 S M St., Lake Worth.
Details: This is a decorating party supporting
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders by dressing up a boat that will participate in a couple of unnamed parades as Waterfront Times went to press. Participants are asked to bring items they deem important.
For more information: www.facebook.com/ events/485395382077096.

48 Annual Boynton Beach & Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade.
When: Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Starts at the Lantana Bridge and heads south to the C-15 Canal.
Details: There’s no fee to enter but captains are asked to donate a new unwrapped toy to Toys for Tots.
For more information: Boynton Beach: 561-600-9097 or City of Delray: 561-243-7250; www.boynton-beach.org.

57th Annual Greater Pompano Beach & Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parade
presented by Joey Accardi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
When: Friday, Dec. 13, 7:00-10:30 p.m.
Where: Starting in the Intracoastal at Lake Santa Barbara, running north to Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach.
Details: Special Olympics Florida - Broward County is this year’s grand marshal with athlete Cameron Clark kicking off the parade by singing the national anthem. The official viewing area and party for the parade is at Taha Marine located at 3109 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Tickets can be purchased at the Pompano Beach Lighthouse Point Margate Chamber of Commerce.
What you need to know: Bridges will be locked by 6:15 p.m. Both the Atlantic Boulevard and 14th St. Causeway bridges will be in the upright position starting at 6:15 pm and will remain up and unpassable to car traffic until the conclusion of the parade. There is no viewing area for spectator boats.
More information: 954-941-2940; http://chamber- master.pompanobeachchamber.com/events.

Miami Holiday Boat Parade, hosted by the Miami Outboard Club.
When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 6 -10 p.m.
Where: Starts at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami.
More information: www.facebook.com/ events/3104957332853517.

48th Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.
When: Saturday, Dec. 14. 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Starts in downtown Fort Lauderdale at Stranahan House on the New River, traveling east to the Intracoastal Waterway and then north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.
Details: This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Action — Movies on Parade.” Entry fees start at $35 for private craft and nonprofits. Boats display- ing commercial signage will pay $250 to $1,500 depending on size of craft.
Musician Bret Michaels is this year’s grand marshal.
What you need to know: A captain’s meeting takes place Dec. 10.
For a schedule of bridge closures, go to https// winterfestparade.com/when-are-the-bridges-up. com.
A viewing area with assigned seating is available at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, where entertain- ment and family activities will also take place. Ticket costs range from $25 to $30.
More information: 954-767-0686; www.winterfestparade.com.

43rd Annual Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade
When: Sunday, Dec. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Starting on the Intracoastal at the C-15 canal in Boca Raton, traveling south to the Hillsboro Bridge.
Details: Open to all craft including row boats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, sail and powerboats of all sizes. There is no entry fee. Applicants have until Monday, Dec. 9 to enter. Participants will vie for up to $10,000 in cash prizes.
What you need to know: Bridges are held in the upright position for approximately 45 minutes during the parade. Motorists are asked to avoid these areas during estimated closing times to allay traffic. The estimated bridge closing times are: 6:50 p.m. for Spanish River; 7:20 pm for Palmetto Park; and 7:30pm for Camino Real.
For more information: 561-367-7073; www.myboca.us/1464/Holiday-Boat-Parade.