Some 25 boats decorated with lights and Christmas inflatables passed the bayside shores of Blackwater Sound for the annual Key Largo Boat Parade on Dec. 11. Starting at Dusenbury Creek, boats dressed up to the “Naughty-cal and Nice” theme rode past Key Largo Marriott, Sundowners, Big Chill and Caribbean Club. Judges were positioned on the Amoray Dive Resort boat at the Big Chill’s dock as boats passed. The Bobby Stoky Best in Parade Award was given to boat No. 7, of Plantation Boat Mart. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office transported the parade marshals, Henry and Ms. Joy and the Caceres family.
With its decorations and large American flag, Boat No. 6 rides past Big Chill en route to the Caribbean Club. 
Boats prepare for the start of the parade. 
Boat participants aboard the “Wave on Wave” are ready for the boat parade. 
A group of boats tie up to watch the parade of boats pass by. 
Henry and Ms. Joy, the late Mike Forster’s dogs, arrive at the Big Chill with Paul and Michelle Caceres. The two dogs served as parade marshals. 
The Grinch arrives at the post-awards ceremony inside Big Chill.
Photos by Jim McCarthy and David Gross
