Enjoy the Spectacular Views!
Food & Family Fun with Santa
Bring your appetites and have a bite to eat with one of the food vendors! Music will fill the air while you enjoy sweet treats, cider, and hot cocoa. You might even catch a glimpse of Santa Claus as he disembarks his boat on his way over to Pug Pavillion to visit with the children directly after the flotilla!
Bring Your Own Boat!
Free Parking Shuttle & Tractor Hayride
For the first time, the Town of Swansboro is offering a FREE Parking Shuttle Tractor Hayride! Make your evening more magical! Park at the Swansboro Recreation Center and catch a ride to downtown Swansboro to enjoy the festive boat parade and meet Santa!
Stay for the Weekend!
Plan a long Thanksgiving weekend getaway to Swansboro! Bring your holiday shopping list and enjoy Shop Small Saturday! Check out our unique accommodations with Airbnb and VRBO, as well as our Trip Advisor top-rated Hampton Inn & Suites, conveniently located within a short distance from Historic Downtown Swansboro.
Gobble up some coastal Swansboro goodness for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 28th at local eateries, Saltwater Grill or Preston's Corner Bar & Grill. Give them a call and make your reservations!
Enjoy nature and hike the trails at Hammocks Beach State Park! Learn about the flora, fauna, and our history. The park's Visitor Center and hours of operation are from 8 am to 6 pm daily, except for Christmas Day.
What Not To Bring for the Safety of our Patrons
Flotilla Parade Route
Enjoy the Spectacular Views!
Street closures will be at 3 pm and will re-open at 9 pm, immediately after the event.
Streets affected by the closures include:
• All of Church Street
• All of Front Street
• Main Street will be closed up to Elm Street
• Moore Street and Church Street will be closed up to Water Street
We look forward to seeing you in Swansboro!
