On Nov 4, 12:55*pm, JohnH wrote:
Some will argue that the lighted boat parades have nothing to do with
Christmas, and some of the parade officials have taken the word out of the
parade's title. But, we know what the parades are *really* commemorating!

Here is a list from BoatUS magazine for those interested.

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/boatus/200811/#/78

Here are the winners from the 2007 Annapolis Christmas Lights Boat Parade..

http://www.eastportyclightsparade.com/2007_winners.htm

Don't know if we'll make the 2008 parade, but I may put the boat in just to
go see it.

--
A Harry Krause truism:

"It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!"
*[A Narcissistic Hypocrite]

Awe, come on John! Make it as gaudy as you can, we'd all LOVE to see
the pics!