Huntington Harbour Boat Parade and Santa Barbara ‘Paradeless’ winners announced

HUNTINGTON BEACH—It was an unusual year for holiday boat parades in Southern California as county and state restrictions led to the cancelation of nearly every parade. Huntington Harbour went ahead with their parade as planned and a group of boaters in Newport Beach took the parade into their own hands after the official event was canceled. Santa Barbara made the best of the situation, hosting a “Paradeless” Parade of Lights, encouraging slip tenants to decorate their vessels and visitors to view the displays at their own leisure.

Huntington Harbour and Santa Barbara recognized participants with awards in various categories this year. The Santa Barbara Waterfront Department opened up the voting to the public, allowing them to vote for their favorites online. Those votes were tallied and used to select the 2020 winners. A congratulations to all the winners!

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade Best Yacht Club and Other Winners

Best Yacht Club: #20 HHYC, Dean Oliver

Best Tribute to Theme: #5 John and Monique Lucas

Best Display of Originality: #29 Rod and Susi Ondatje

Judges Special Trophy: #2 The Anderson family

Best Tribute to the Holiday Season: #3 Larry and Sheri Gottlieb

Best Commercial Entry: #18 Seven Gables, Huntington Harbour

Award of Excellence: #28 Alex and Kristen Drago

Award of Excellence: #40 Roger and Sarah King

Award of Excellence: #49 Pat and Sally Hearle