VIEW, a riverfront destination overlooking the Great South Bay, is celebrating the annual Connetquot River Holiday Boat Parade and Fireworks with a special viewing on Saturday, November 25th. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m., rain date is Sunday, November 26th. The parade features boats “decked out” for the holidays parading down the river, followed by a display by Grucci, scheduled for 7 p.m. At VIEW, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served and Santa Claus will make a special appearance. Tickets are required and cost $20 per car, in advance, and $25 per car, on the day-of. A maximum of six guests per car is allowed and no outside food or drink is permitted.
After the holiday festivities, revelers are invited to visit the VIEWBAR for innovative craft cocktails and snacks. The selection, subject to change, includes:
Cocktails
Jericho “Caramel” Apple Cider Fizz $12
Jericho Apple Cider, Regatta Ginger Beer, Pinot Grigio, Caramel, topped with sparkling wine and fresh apple
The Gats-Bee $13
Hendrick’s Gin, fresh lemon juice, honey spiced simple syrup, St. Germain
Peach Blossom $13
Bacardi Superior Rum, orange spiced tea, peach shrub, citrus, fresh mint
Bites
Crispy Thai Calamari $14
Peanuts, cilantro, lime, sweet chili glaze
Peking Duck Tacos $14
Scallion, avocado hoisin sauce
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare $15
Sesame ginger vinaigrette, avocado puree