Calling Captain Claus.
The 34th annual Schooner Wharf Bar/Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade is slated for Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.
Boats of all sizes, from dinghies and kayaks to yachts, military ships and schooners, are eligible to take part in the maritime parade and Christmas spirit. They deck their hulls, and string lights in their rigging.
All entries will receive prizes.
This year marks the 34th year of the parade.
Schooner Wharf Bar is the headquarters with festivities starting at 6 p.m. when the Bahama Village Music Program House of Pan Steel Band taps out holiday favorites on steel drums. Visitors can take a stroll along the Harbor Walk of Lights while watching the captains and crews add their final parade decorations.
The parade begins at 8 p.m., when the vessels begin their procession past the judging stand at Schooner Wharf to compete for bragging rights and $40,000 in prizes, with a free raffle for boat entries.
“We are once again honored to have the U.S. Coast Guard Group Key West lead the parade, as has been the proud tradition for the past 28 years and is always a crowd favorite,” said Evalena Worthington, owner of Schooner Wharf and event organizer.
The other vessels follow, showing off their originality and Christmas spirit.
Captains should register for the parade by Thursday, Dec. 11 but entries will be accepted as late as the day of the parade.
Entry forms are available at Schooner Wharf or at schoonerwharf.com.
A captains’ meeting will take place Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Sail Loft at Schooner Wharf with complimentary beverages and Schooner Galley hors d’oeuvres.
More information is at 305-292-9520, the website or Schooner Wharf on Facebook.
