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Tacoma Yacht Club’s 2023 Christmas Boat Parade

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Please join us for this very festive occasion sponsored by the Tacoma Yacht Club. As a reminder our 2023 Christmas Party, on 9 December 2023; will be at the Totem Yacht Club’s facility.

I am posting this announcement now to let everyone know we will have this event. We will once again view the parade from the Rock the Dock Tavern. Rock the Dock is taking no reservations for tables. Therefore, The Poobah is calling out early to those who are willing to attend and willing to come a bit early to tag tables for our group. I will update this Meetup as I find out more information regarding the Boat Parade and any changes from Rock the Dock. Two of our members belong to the Totem Yacht Club. Noreen and Ted. Ted is the Captain of The Liberty Bell yacht. The Liberty Bell will be docked at the pier down the ramp from Rock the Dock. Viewing of the boat parade will be from Rock the Dock.

There is a possibility of viewing Captain Ted’s boat depending on its availability and if there is space on the boat. This is a very crowded event. We may venture between Rock the Dock and Captain Ted’s Boat.

The Christmas boat parade starts at the Tacoma Yacht club and goes east along Ruston Way and enters Foss Water Way. The boats will travel the length of Foss Water Way then turn around and head back to the Tacoma Yacht club. Being at the Rock the Dock is a vantage point; in that we will see boats traveling in both directions! Come join us.

As mentioned there will be no reserved seats! So, if you can arrive early and secure table(s) that would be greatly appreciated. More details to be added as soon as we get more information.

Item last: there is parking at Rock the Dock, but parking will become an issue; so ride share is highly recommended! TTFN!

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Daffodil Marine Parade

Sunday, April 16th, 2023 Tacoma Yacht Club Tacoma, WA

For more information, please visit the Tacoma Yacht Club website.

The Tacoma Yacht Club hosts the Daffodil Royalty and dozens of other yachts and marine vessels in the Daffodil Marine Parade. Beginning at the TYC, near the Point Defiance Ferry Terminal, the Parade continues on along the waterfront to the Thea Foss Waterway in Downtown Tacoma, which makes for more than one beautiful place to stay dry landside to watch the parade and enjoy the Festival's beautiful day on the water.

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So Merry and Bright: Your 2023 Pierce County Holiday Lights Display Round-Up

Nothing sparks (no pun intended) joy quite like the dazzling display of lights that can be found draped on trees, banisters, bushes, and your over-the-top neighbor’s house during the holiday season. The twinkling lights help to pull the merry spirit out of even the greatest of grinches, while also fending off the perpetual gray of the Pacific Northwest. If you’re in Pierce County and looking to kick the holiday spirit into high gear with a twinkling lights tour, then you’ve come to the right place! We give you our official holiday lights to-do guide, guaranteed to help you fa-la-la-la-lall in love with this festive time of year (and give you an excuse to belt Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas Is You” in public without shame - you know you want to).

Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park

1000 Military Road South, Spanaway, WA 98387

Catch a dazzling display of over 300 sparkling holiday lights without even having to leave the car (PNW drizzle friendly)! Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park is offering their 29th Annual drive-through light display from November 24th through January 1st, and it’s a must-see for all Pierce County residents passionate about getting in the spirit of the season. Create memories and blast Mariah from the comfort of your Subaru Forester as you cruise along the festive two-mile stretch of Spanaway Lake. Advance online ticket purchase is highly recommended so be sure to snag your spot soon.  

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407

Make your list and check it twice because you won’t want to forget adding Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium to your holiday agenda. From a giant octopus display to a sasquatch scavenger hunt - Point Defiance Zoo is offering a winter wonderland of over 800,000 lights until January 1st for spirited display seekers young and old to enjoy. And, if the hot chocolate, animal light displays, and s’mores at the Cafe Deck weren’t enough to draw you in, they’re also offering the opportunity to meet a herd of goats rocking their very own holiday coats! Tickets are only available online so be sure to book ahead before heading over.

Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fair

110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA 98371

Looking to take your holiday light seeking experience to the next level? Well, the Washington State Fair is bringing the holiday magic to the South Puget Sound with an evening of festive displays, treats, and attractions sure to check the box for every special someone on your list. From an immersive snowfall experience to an adventure through Gingerbread Lane, even Scrooge himself would have a blast at this holiday hotspot (though that may just be the Fisher Scones talking - yum!).

Tacoma Light Trail

Downtown Tacoma, 930 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402

If December is too busy dashing through the department stores to hunt for festive light displays, the South Puget Sound still has plenty of holiday spirit to offer well into the new year with the Tacoma Light Trail. Live music, art, and of course, lots of lights are all offered for free each night from December 31 through January 14 in downtown Tacoma with its mission being to bring light to dark times and the increasingly darker days of the Pacific Northwest.

Anderberg Christmas House

2019 S 10th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405

If Clark Griswold’s holiday display in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is more your speed, then the Anderberg Christmas House should be at the top of your list this season. Giving deck the halls an entirely new meaning, each year this unassuming neighborhood home gets a holiday makeover with over 90+ inflatables contributing to a festive lights display for their Pierce County neighbors near and far to enjoy. If you find yourself cruising the streets of central Tacoma , this house is worth a stop!  

Lighted Boat Parade at Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor Waterfront

Soak in the sights of the stunning Gig Harbor waterfront while getting into the holiday spirit with a lighted boat parade on December 9th organized by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club. A 50-year tradition, boats will circle the harbor twice while adorned with festive lights and even some blow-up holiday classics to usher in the spirit of the season - Pacific Northwest style! It’s free, festive, and fun for the whole family.

Lighted Car Parade at Gig Harbor

3211 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

If a parade of festive boats wasn’t enough to scratch that holiday itch, enter the 4th Annual Lighted Car Parade at Gig Harbor on Dec. 16. Find a spot along Harborview Drive and sit back to witness even the greatest of gas guzzlers getting into the spirit  - dashing through the streets (at a safe speed of course) decked out in shining seasonal decor.

Did we forget your favorite place to see some dazzling holiday displays? Let us know! Tag us @traveltacoma on Instagram and Facebook .

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Lighted Boat Parade

Time and date TBD!!!

Lighted boat parade from the Tacoma Yacht Club to Dock Street Marina! Decorate your boat or watch the boat parade!

At about 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., the boats will assemble in front of the Point Defiance Docks (next to Anthony’s).  The Sea Scout Boat  Charles N. Curtis   will lead the Parade down to the Foss Waterway.

Boats in the parade can arrange for slips at   Dock Street Marina   and  Delin Docks . For more information, please see   this information   from the  Tacoma Yacht Club .

You’ll have great views of the lighted boat parade along Ruston Way and the Foss Waterway! A wonderful holiday tradition!

For more information about the Lighted Boat parade or any other activities having to do with Tacoma Yacht Club, call 253-752-3555. TYC is located at 5401 North Waterfront Drive, Tacoma,

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• Nov 28, 2022

Lighted Boat Parade

Updated: Dec 2, 2022

December 17

The Tacoma Yacht Club once again hosts the annual Lighted Boat Parade. This year, the Ruston/Tacoma waterfront will come to life with the bright lights and decorated boats to celebrate the joy of the holiday season on Saturday, December 17. All boats will assemble in front of the Point Defiance docks (by Anthony's) at about 5:30pm on parade day and travel along the Ruston waterfront and into Foss Waterway beginning at 6pm. Dress warm and come out to enjoy this holiday tradition. For additional details, and for those interested in participating, visit TacomaYachtClub.org , call 253.752.3555 or email [email protected] .

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Lighted boat parade.

Click here for Lighted Boat Parade page to Submit Greetings for Santa Skippers are requested to register their boats for the Lighted Boat Parade for Friday and/or Saturday nights. Sign Up Your Parade Boat Sailing Schedule - Both Nights: 16:30:  Skipper's Pre-Sail Brief (Mandatory, Skippers meet in the Club House) 17:30:  Boats away from their moorage 17:45:  Boats begin to form up in parade order 18:10:  Parade begins off of Ruby Point

• Usual Boat Mechanical/Electrical checks
• Two functional VHF radios- borrow a handheld if necessary
• NAV System Software- all updates installed
• Parade Route Way Points entered in NAV System
• Computer- All updates installed and rebooted
• Red flashlight- or other Low-Level Light to maintain night vision
• Searchlight checks
• Decoration lights fully functional and adequately secured
• Generator/inverter not overloaded with lights and heaters

Strange Glow Over Moscow Skies Triggers Panic as Explosions Reported

B right flashes lit up the night sky in southern Moscow in the early hours of Thursday morning, new footage appears to show, following reports of an explosion at an electrical substation on the outskirts of the city.

Video snippets circulating on Russian-language Telegram channels show a series of flashes on the horizon of a cloudy night sky, momentarily turning the sky a number of different colors. In a clip shared by Russian outlet MSK1.ru, smoke can be seen rising from a building during the flashes lighting up the scene.

Newsweek was unable to independently verify the details of the video clips, including when and where it was filmed. The Russian Ministry of Emergency situations has been contacted via email.

Several Russian Telegram accounts said early on Thursday that residents of southern Moscow reported an explosion and a fire breaking out at an electrical substation in the Leninsky district, southeast of central Moscow.

Local authorities in the Leninsky district told Russian outlet RBC that the explosion had happened in the village of Molokovo. "All vital facilities are operating as normal," Leninsky district officials told the outlet.

The incident at the substation in Molokovo took place just before 2 a.m. local time, MSK1.ru reported.

Messages published by the ASTRA Telegram account, run by independent Russian journalists, appear to show residents close to the substation panicking as they question the bright flashes in the sky. One local resident describes seeing the bright light before losing access to electricity, with another calling the incident a "nightmare."

More than 10 villages and towns in the southeast of Moscow lost access to electricity, the ASTRA Telegram account also reported. The town of Lytkarino to the southeast of Moscow, lost electricity, wrote the eastern European-based independent outlet, Meduza.

Outages were reported in the southern Domodedovo area of the city, according to another Russian outlet, as well as power failures in western Moscow. Electricity was then restored to the areas, the Strana.ua outlet reported.

The cause of the reported explosion is not known. A Telegram account aggregating news for the Lytkarino area described the incident as "an ordinary accident at a substation."

The MSK1.ru outlet quoted a local resident who speculated that a drone may have been responsible for the explosion, but no other Russian source reported this as a possible cause.

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow with long-range aerial drones in recent months, including a dramatic wave of strikes in late May.

On Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the region's air defense systems had intercepted an aerial drone over the city of Elektrostal, to the east of Moscow. No damage or casualties were reported, he said.

The previous day, Russian air defenses detected and shot down another drone flying over the Bogorodsky district, northeast of central Moscow, Sobyanin said.

There is currently no evidence that an aerial drone was responsible for the reported overnight explosion at the electrical substation in southern Moscow.

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The KLT-40S reactor cores have a number of advantages compared with standard NPPs. For the first time, a cassette core was used, which made it possible to increase the fuel cycle to 3-3.5 years before refuelling, and also reduce by one and a half times the fuel component in the cost of the electricity produced. The operating experience of the FNPP provided the basis for the design of the new series of nuclear icebreaker reactors (series 22220). Currently, three such icebreakers have been launched.

The Akademik Lomonosov was connected to the power grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020.

Electricity generation from the FNPP at the end of 2023 amounted to 194 GWh. The population of Pevek is just over 4,000 people. However, the plant can potentially provide electricity to a city with a population of up to 100,000. The FNPP solved two problems. Firstly, it replaced the retiring capacities of the Bilibino Nuclear Power Plant, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya Thermal Power Plant, which is more than 70 years old. It also supplies power to the main mining enterprises located in western Chukotka. In September, a 490 km 110 kilovolt power transmission line was put into operation connecting Pevek and Bilibino.

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