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Boats Light Up for King Harbor Christmas Boat Parade

The annual event drew hundreds of spectators to King Harbor Saturday evening.

Hundreds lined the waters near the King Harbor Yacht Club in Redondo Beach Saturday for the 21st-annual King Harbor Christmas Boat Parade.

With the theme of "A Christmas Wish," boats paraded through the harbor decorated with Christmas lights and displays as their skippers donned Christmas costumes.

Actress Bo Derek served as the grand marshal aboard the Bodyglove boat Disappearance.

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Proceeds from the event will benefit the King Harbor Youth Foundation, the Wheelchair Veterans Fund and the Sea Scout Ship 618.

Full list of winners:

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Sweepstakes Winner:
Ellis Island II
Skipper: Peter Ellis
Theme: "Christmas Dreams"

Best Power Boat:
Beach House
Skipper: Mark Downs
Theme: n/a

Best Sail Boat:
Enigma 2
Skipper: Kevin Herink
Theme: "A Christmas Wish: World Peace"

Best Execution of Theme:
Pascal's Wager
Skipper: Lee and Lorraine Coller
Theme: "The Bears Have a Wish"

Best Lighting:
Hydro Therapy
Skipper: Bruce Honer
Theme: Happy Holidays... No, It's Merry Christmas Stupid!"

Best Animation:
No Name
Skipper: Jerry Edwards
Theme: "Make Me Bigger"

Best Costumes:
Anguillita
Skipper: Susan Larison
Theme: "Angels Around Us"

Best Fleet:
Pascal's Wager
Skipper: Lee and Lorraine Coller
Theme: "The Bears Have a Wish"


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