See Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade 2019 Winners: Photos

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A record number of 60 boats lit up the Potomac River waterfront in the 20th annual Alexandria Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 7. Thousands of spectators descended upon waterfront viewing areas for the holiday tradition.

The mile-long parade was led by Alexandria’s fireboat Vigilant and Washington, DC's fireboat John Glenn, while tall ship Providence closed the show. It was part of a busy holiday weekend with the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade earlier in the day and the District's Holiday Boat Parade later that evening.

Participating boats were decorated in their holiday best for judges' awards in 10 categories. The Best of Alexandria Show went to Anamchara and Captain Steve Preda for the theme "Peace" with a rotating lighted globe, glowing doves and a peace sign.

Below is the full list of winners with photos.

Best of Alexandria Show: “Peace,” Anamchara, Captain Steve Preda

Best Powerboat: “Carol of the Bells,” A Blast, Captain Steve Gwensberg

Best Sailboat: “Under the Sea,” Tuesday, Captain Joe Landa

Thinking Outside the Christmas Box: “Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights,” Letter of Marque, Captain Walter Weiss

Most Holiday Cheer: “Christmas on the Potomac,” Kairos, Captain Tipper Williams Bradford

Best Theme: “A World Series Christmas,” Escape Plan, Captain Timothy Smith

Best Spirit of America: “Go for the Moon: Merry Astronautical Christmas,” Dark Star, Captain Doug Savage

Most Spirited Crew: “Disco Christmas,” Moondance, Captain David Huebner

Hardiest Soul: “Santa Goes Fishin' with Buddy the Elf,” Canoe See Me?, Captain Adam Cope

Best Try: “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” American Girl, Captain John Gaydos