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Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Makes Petaluma River Shine

Thousands lined the river banks as glistening watercraft of all sizes paraded past.

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The Holiday Lighted Boat Parade returns to the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Santa and Mrs. Claus are spotted at an event Saturday that coincided with the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade along the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Santa and Mrs. Claus make an early stop Saturday for the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade in Petaluma. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Carolers entertain Saturday along the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade returned Saturday to the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade returned Saturday to the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Ice skaters entertain Saturday night at an event that coincided with the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade along the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Residents of all ages turned out Saturday for the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade along the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Ice skaters entertain at an event Saturday that coincided with the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade along the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Ice skaters entertain at an event Saturday that coincided with the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade along the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade returned Saturday to the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade returned Saturday to the Petaluma River. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

PETALUMA, CA — With thousands of people lining its banks, the Petaluma River shined bright Saturday night during the return of the annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club.

Watercraft of all types, from stately yachts to sailboats to stand-up paddleboards, were decorated with holiday lights that reflected off the water — a memorable way to celebrate the holiday season.

The festive boats made their way from the Petaluma Marina to the Turning Basin for all to see.

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Over the east banks, Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus made a special stop at a VIP event that featured carolers and a dance performance by local entertainers on a synthetic ice rink. Children dressed as penguins skated on stage with Santa.

Enjoy our photo gallery above!

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