PETALUMA, CA \u2014 Nippy weather Saturday night did not stop thousands from bundling up and lining the river banks in downtown Petaluma for the Lighted Boat Parade, an annual holiday tradition.<\/p>\n
The popular event started on time as the D Street Bridge opened to allow the assortment of watercraft \u2014 everything from kayaks and sailboats to yachts and cruisers \u2014 to enter the Turning Basin area where spectators were gathered. <\/p>\n
Some parade-goers parked in the multi-level downtown parking structure adjacent to the river and watched the parade from above while others put down blankets along the river bank and gazed at the festive flotilla. <\/p>\n The Petaluma Sea Scouts, a maritime youth organization for 10- to 18-year-olds, had on one of the larger vessels that led the parade of holiday-decorated boats.<\/p>\n The Petaluma Yacht Club and the Petaluma Downtown Association sponsored this year’s event which was enjoyed by many children and families despite the chilly weather, traffic jam and large crowds.<\/p>\n \n Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.<\/p>\nFind out what's happening in Petalumawith free, real-time updates from Patch.<\/h2>\n
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