Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade 2018 Winners Announced

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Spectators crowded the waterfront to see boats decked out in lights cruise by for the annual Alexandria Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 1. The mile-long parade was led by Alexandria fireboat Vigilant and DC fireboat John Glenn and announced by Tommy McFly of TommyShow.com and NBC4.

More than 50 boats competed for prizes. The Hanukkah-themed Letter of Marque led by Captain Walter Weiss won Best of Alexandria Show. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for video of the full parade, or click here.

Here are the 11 winners from the parade as determined by judges.

Best of Alexandria Show: Letter of Marque, "Hanukkah, the festival of lights"

Best Powerboat: Iechyd Da!, "A Bohemian Rhapsody Holiday"

Best Sailboat: Dark Star, "Little Drummer Boy and Friends"

Best Spirit of America: Mental Recession, celebrating Stanley Cup-winning Washington Capitals

Thinking Outside the Christmas Box: Firefly, "Jingle Bones"

Most Animated: Kairos, "Kairos Christmas on the Potomac"

Most Holiday Cheer: Reva D, "The Griswalds"

Most Spirited Crew: Blown Away, "Nightmare Before Christmas"

Best Theme: Fuelin Around, "Christmas Cheer"

Hardiest Soul: O'Sea Dee, "A Blue Christmas" with Elvis impersonator

Best Try: Nelson, "Starry Night, Winter Lights"

VIDEO: Watch the 2018 Alexandria Boat Parade of Lights

Main image: Letter of Marque; all images via Evan Michio/Visit Alexandria