"Where the Palm Trees Glisten" will be the theme at the 2016 Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade and the Best Dressed Homes and Bridges Contest.
Gondolas and crafty wind-powered vessels are all welcome to participate in the annual parade set for Sunday, December 11. Boats will line up at 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Eastern and Carroll Canals with the parade to start at 4 p.m.
Winners of the Best Dressed Homes and Bridges contest, which will be judged on Saturday December 10th, will be announced at the start of the boat parade. Prizes will also be awarded for best boat decorations and originality.