DECK THE HULLS: LIGHTED BOATS CRUISE PAST KEY WEST & STOCK ISLAND

a boat decorated with christmas lights in the water
Santa Claus waves from atop U.S. Coast Guard vessel that took fourth place in the Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade. CAROL TEDESCO/ KeyWestHolidayFest.com

The 34th annual Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade was postponed a day due to nasty weather, but the Dec. 14 spectacle shined with dozens of entries, from tiny kayaks to majestic schooners. And the top five winners are:

  • 1st: S/V schooner America
  • 2nd: M/V Izzy Rose
  • 3rd: M/V Cruisin’ Tikis
  • 4th: M/V USCG Response Boat
  • 5th: S/V Danger
a boat decorated with christmas lights on the water
The M/V Izzy Rose, decked out with holiday characters and a Key West chicken lighting the way, scored second place in the 34th annual Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade. CAROL TEDESCO/ KeyWestHolidayFest.com
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The Schooner America 2.0 took first-place honors in the 34th annual Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 14 at the Key West Historic Seaport. CAROL TEDESCO/ KeyWestHolidayFest.com

Rotary Club holds Christmas Carnival and boat parade

The Rotary Club of Key West turned the Perry Hotel & Marina into a Christmas carnival the afternoon of Dec. 14, followed by the Stock Island Lighted Boat Parade, which cruised past the marina and carnival. The afternoon included carnival treats, prizes, games, a bounce house, photos with the Grinch and Santa and even snow. All proceeds benefited the Rotary Club’s scholarship fund for local students.

VALERYIA SAVINKOVA/Contributed

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