Boat parade lights up Huntington Harbour for holidays

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One of the first boats in the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday was decorated with a canopy of lights. The theme for this year was “Space Odyssey.”

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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“We Come In Peace” was the message this boat’s owner had for the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday. The theme for this year was “Space Odyssey.”

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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A boat tows Santa and some gifts during the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday.

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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A boat decorated with a Space Shuttle makes its way during the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday.

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Trumpeting sea horses decorate this boat at the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday.

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Santa rides a rocket on one boat in the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday.

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Santa, an alien and a lot of lights adorn this boat during the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday.

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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This home received the Award of Excellence for decorations on Saturday.

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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The first boat to take part in the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday makes its way across the water.

(Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

By Daily Pilot staff

Dec. 8, 2018 9:15 PM PT

Colorful lights decorated Huntington Harbour on Saturday night as a steady stream of sailors cruised in Huntington Beach’s 56th annual boat parade.

The Huntington Harbour Boat Parade, which repeats Sunday, precedes the annual Cruise of Lights slated for Dec. 14-17 and Dec. 20-23, in which guests can pay for a cruise to see decorated homes, decks and boats.

The boat parade originated with about 12 vessels more than a half-century ago and now includes more than 75 boats and a holiday light show along the harbor.

Sunday’s parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. Visitors are advised to arrive early to grab prime viewing spots at Seabridge Park and on the Huntington Harbour bridges.

Boat parade lights up Huntington Harbour for holidays

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