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FESTIVE PROCESSIONS: MIDDLE KEYS BOAT PARADES DELIGHT CROWDS

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The Weekly Staff
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In the Florida Keys, a downpour can’t stop a highly-anticipated holiday tradition. With the Duck Key Christmas Boat Parade already in the books on Dec. 12, the Boot Key Harbor refused to break the traditional rotation, with boats battling through the rain to the delight of their fans on Dec. 13. Mother Nature gave the Key Colony Beach parade a pass on Sunday night, as skies cleared in time for the final parade of the weekend along Sadowski Causeway.

The Winners

KEY COLONY BEACH

Best Overall: Coco’s – Chelsea Hilsabeck

Best Theme: Vicious Cycle – Paul Lebo

Best Lighting: KCB Marina – Scott Stanfield

Best Special Effects: Picatso – Jennifer & Greg Garner

Best Use of Color: KCB Realty – Lisa Joseph

Most Spirited Crew: Pearl Dive Team – Alex Rickert

Best New Entry: No Name – Mike Schwarz

Most Animated: Presents in Paradise – Barb & Tim Heitman

Best Holiday Spirit: Island Girl 

Best Santa Social Club: Marathon Mermaid

Most Eco-Friendly: Sidney Owen

BOOT KEY

Best Dinghy/Small Vessel: Cirrhosis of the River – Aaron Ray

Best Boat Under 28 Feet: Reel Therapy – Craig & Kim Crouthamel

Best Boat Over 28 Feet: Picatso – Greg & Jennifer Garner

Best Overall Boat: Yesterday’s Dream – Onboard Marine Goods & capt. Michael Kess

Judges’ Picks: Vicious Circle – Paul Lebo; Harmony Charters – Arthur Arnold; Not Woke – Carl

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