Da Boat... Da Boat!!!  Christmas 2022

Christmas, children, is not a date.  It is a state of mind.  ~Mary Ellen Chase

The Boats They Are Coming

We headed to Newport about 3:00 PM and still had some traffic but we made it at 4:00 PM and got a good table under a stand-up heater!  We met Irene at the facility and the four of us had a great time.

The parade of 100 decorated boats set sail at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. This is the longest-running boat parade in America.


We were right there; the perfect spot!!!

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As you can tell it was cold!

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Jeff had his leather jacket ready for this evening.

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Jeff had his leather jacket ready for this evening.

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Decked out in furs and lights! Bring on the boats!

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We met up with Beverly and Bill at the next table!

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My lights are not even plugged it; its energy from Mary!

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We light up our lives!

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They are decorated all over!

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Looking good!

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We really admired Irene new hat! It looks warm!

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We checked Jeff, we was frozen solid yet!

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"Thank you Mary, I was getting worried!"

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The boats were pretty good sized!

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Even the little guys got dressed up!

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The band was taking a break!

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The tree was decorated top to bottom!

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Across the dance floor was another great tree!

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The free standing heaters were working overtime tonight!

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We estimated about 250 people attended the event!

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Jeff began singing as we departed.....

"Mary with your lights so bright,
won't you lead me out of here tonight!"