Madeira Beach's Christmas Boat Parade 2016

We always try to see a Christmas Boat Parade and this year was no exception. 

Last year’s parade was put on by Treasure Island but this year Maderia Beach and Treasure Island’s boat parades were on the same weekend.

Deciding to only see one we opted for the Madeira Beach boat parade. It started in John’s Pass and

Eric invited us for dinner, (Jen was working). It also gave us another chance to visit with his Mom who was visiting from Pennsylvania.

After a hearty dish of cabbage, onion, and pasta, (a traditional meal from Eric’s family) we headed down to the sea wall to view the boats.

Brightly lit boats milled in circles as they waited for the start signal. A police boat flashed its light as  it tried to herd them into some semblance of order. 

In spite of the confusion the boats avoided collisions and the parade was off!

Boats passed by decorated with crabs and fish. One showed Santa fighting a fish while a shark pursued them both. 

I tried something different and used the sport setting on my camera instead of the night time view.

It seemed to work better as the boats were moving and there was enough light when I zoomed in.

I really didn’t have a favorite as there were so many beautiful displays. 

I guess the best thing I could do is just share them with you. Oh and a hearty well done to all the participants! 

Clear skies and of course Merry Christmas!