A reimagined Hawks Cay Marina reopened with a chock-full weekend, welcoming the public for three days of celebration from dawn to dusk Dec. 12-14. Beginning on Friday night, the fully-refreshed waterfront welcomed 17 glowing vessels in the Duck Key Fishing Club’s annual boat parade, followed by a “Party on the Promenade” and live music on a floating stage from the Homebred Band.
A visit from Santa at Angler and Ale highlighted Saturday morning, while vendors braved the rain for an evening showcase. A fireworks show capped off a marina dedication and ribbon cutting, along with chances to meet the crews from the Qualified Captain and the Saltwater Experience.
Competitors took to the courts on Sunday for a holiday pickleball tournament, while others had a more relaxed morning with celebrity chef Jeremy Ford for a brunch experience at the resort’s farm-to-table restaurant Salt and Ash.
Photos by Natalie Danko and Alex Rickert
LEADERS IN LIGHTS
The winners of the Duck Key Christmas Boat Parade are…
Best In Class (28 feet and over): “Polar Express”/Dirty Pool/Terry and Kim Womble
Best In Class (27 feet and under): “Wonderful Christmas Time”/Another Bad Decision/Dean and Jennie Nowak
Calcutta Overall Winner: “Polar Express”
