Lighted boats and bonfire brighten the holidays
Published 4:09 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Lynn Sefraaek, Lexxie Martin, Jeny Martin, Serenity Martin and Elaine Martin wore festive hats to the bonfire
The 23rd annual Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade brought a festive atmosphere to Riverwalk Landing on Dec. 7.
Jason and Michael Webb light the bonfire.
Hayden Dodd, Taylor Titus, Justin Titus, Alice Dodd, Steve Dodd, Connor Titus, Lillie Dodd, Kaitlyn Titus, Candice Titus and McKenzie Titus enjoy hot chocolate and snacks while waiting for the parade to start.
Cathy Cooke and Michael Treger lit up the night with flashing necklaces while enjoying hot chocolate provided by Boy Scout Troop 123.
The 23rd annual Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade brought a festive atmosphere to Riverwalk Landing on Dec. 7.
More than 20 boats sailed on the York River with seasonal decorations as well as sailors in costume. Food vendors, a bonfire, the Fifes & Drums of York Town and the Yorktown Chorale completed the evening.
Capt. Ryan Wainwright was the parade official. York County Fire and Life Safety led the parade with Marine 1.
In third place was “Loretta Anne,” captained by Christopher Diggs. Second place went to “Plains Emergency,” captained by Rudy Coffey, and Best in Show was given to “Bay Time,” captained by John Mattson.
