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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021
A GLOWING REVIEW Key Colony Beach celebrates annual lighted boat parade
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lectricity and water usually don’t mix. Unless, of course, it’s the Key Colony Beach boat parade. On Dec. 12, dozens of cars lined Sadowski causeway and the canals of KCB to witness the city’s annual lighted boat parade. The 2021 contest featured 15 boats ranging from a 10-foot kayak (whose operator pelted the crowd with snowballs like Buddy the Elf) to 45-foot catamarans and cabin cruisers all putting on their best show for the panel of judges. “What a wonderful parade,” said event organizer Ted Fischer. “The boats were all just incredible, and the community was truly the overall winners of the event.” — Alex Rickert
THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE Best Overall - “Ricochet” by Dennis and Linda Turner Best in Class, 30 feet and under - “Snowflake” by Jim Stewart Best in Class, over 30 feet - “New Beginnings” by Ilene B. Clark
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6 1. Boats line the canal waiting for their turn in front of the judges’ stand. 2. The Grinch has stolen his last Christmas thanks to the Key Colony Beach police. 3. “New Beginnings” by Ilene Clark takes home Best in Class for boats over 30 feet 4. Marathon Mermaid’s spirited crew and music could be heard all the way down the canal. 5. “Izzy Rose” by Bud Fernandes is the Brightest and Most Colorful winner for boats over 30 feet 6. “Colorado Magic” by Ron Teke is the Brightest and Most Colorful winner in the 30 feet and under category. 7. “Snowflake by Jim Stewart captures Best in Class in the 30 feet and under category (look closely to spot the ‘major award’ on the bow). Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly
