With a theme of “Christmas on the Potomac,” Captain Greg Drentner and crew aboard Stimulus Package captured the Most Animated prize during the 2016 Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 3 along the Alexandria waterfront. Photo by Mark Mogle
The competition was fierce as more than 45 boats lined up along the Alexandria waterfront Dec. 3 to participate in the 17th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
A crowd of thousands turned out at sundown to see the illuminated boats cruise the Potomac River, led by Alexandria’s fireboat, The Vigilant, and Washington D.C.’s fireboat John Glenn.
The display featured a mixture of powerboats and sailboats with prizes awarded in categories ranging from Best in Show to Best Try.
The 2016 winners include: Best of Show – Capt. Larry Chandler and High C’s, “Polar Express;” Best Powerboat - Capt. Bob Rose and Digger, “Santa’s Sleigh Floats;” Best Sailboat – Capt. Dave Easter and Firefly, “Putting the Sea in Christmas;” Best Spirit of America – Capt. Steve Preda and Anamchara, “Patriotic Christmas;” Thinking Outside the Christmas Box – Capt. John Macdonald and NAVISTA, “Christmas Crayolas;” Most Holiday Cheer – Capt. Walter Weiss and Letter of Marque, “Hanukkah - Festival of Lights;” Most Spirited Crew – Capt. Daniel Parilla and Cyganka, “Minion Christmas;” Best Theme – Capt. Lori Housman and Pigs Flew, “Christmas in the Caribbean;” Hardiest Soul – Capt. Lee O’Shield and Everyone Remembers their First, “Red White and Blue;” Best Try – Capt. Mike Holland and After Hours, “Christmas Tree;” and Most Animated – Capt. Greg Drentner and Stimulus Package, “Christmas on the Potomac.”