Photos by John Bordner
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Festively decorated boats illuminated the Alexandria waterfront Dec. 5 as part of the 16th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Led by the city’s fireboat Vigilant and Washington D.C.’s fireboat John Glenn, more than 50 boats from throughout the region participated in the cruise along the Potomac River vying for prizes in a categories including Best in Show, Thinking Outside the Christmas Box and Hardiest Souls. DC media personality Tommy McFly of 94.7 Fresh FM served as the parade announcer for the thousands gathered along the waterfront to view the festivities.