Ted Cocoran was the Master of Ceremonies for the event with judging from Harry T's Restaurant. Judges for the Museum awards were: Camille Morgan, General Spigelmire, and Ryan Cox of Bass Pro Shops. City judges for the new City of Destin Award for the vessel that best depicted the Harbor Heritage were George Eller, Mike Raim, and Sandy Trammell. This new award was open to every boat entry.    Twenty-five Christmas Spirited boaters registered for the lighted boat parade which was viewed all along Destin Harbor.

Winners in each category were:  

• Private 30 ft. & Under: FOLLY II    Captained by David Locht   
• Private 31 ft. & Over:    TEAM GALATI    Captained by Joe Galati
• Charter/Commercial 30 Ft. & Under:    HONORING THE PRIMROSE    Captained by Keith Nelson  
• Charter/Commercial 31 ft. & Over:    SWOOP II    Captained by Matt Wheeler
• Tour Boat/Motorized:    EMERALD GRANDE SHUTTLE    Captained by Captain Cindy & Crew  
• Sailboat 30 ft. & Under:    MIAMI MERGER    Captained by Greg Buchanan
• Sailboat 31 ft. & Over:    DANIEL WEBSTER CLEMENTS    Captained by Chandler Clark  
• Overall Best Entry: POWER PACKER    Captained by Norm Leonpacher   
• City of Destin Award:    DANIEL WEBSTER CLEMENTS    Captained by Chandler Clark

The Museum Staff, Jean Melvin & Kathy Blue and Parade Committee Mike & Terri Long, Dave Steele, John Lefler, Dan Empson and Greg Featherston thanks everyone that participated in helping to light up the harbor with holiday spirit and everyone that came out to join in the beautiful display. Special thanks to the Destin Coast Guard Station, City of Destin, Destin Fire Control District, HarborWalk Village, the Holiday on the Harbor Boat Parade Committee and Judges for helping to make the parade a wonderful Destin Holiday Tradition. The fabulous fireworks show was sponsored by HarborWalk Village. Funds raised from the event go to the creation of new exhibits in the Museum.

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