James River Parade of Lights -
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Each year, boaters decorate their vessels and converge on the James River for a boat parade marking the festive holiday season. Spectators will line the shorelines at several viewing sites along the parade route, which runs from Richmond to Henricus Historical Park in Chesterfield County.
Final Results of the 17th Annual James River Parade of Lights
Best Adaptation of Theme |
“Toonin’ Out” Captained by Paul & Shannon Speidell |
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Most Original Display |
“PRETTY LADY” CAPTAINTED BY RODNEY HERBERT |
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Best Appearance on Water |
“ESCAPADE” CAPTAINED BY RANDY & PAM WISE |
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Best Overall in Parade |
“KATIE” CAPTAINED BY BILL PATTERSON |
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Best in Novice Class |
“NO NAME ON BOAT” CAPTAINED BY WALLACE COKER |
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Runner-up in Novice Class |
“MARGO GREY” CAPTAINED BY TONY VANDERBERG |
Parade Chairman – Chris Messenger
Honorary Grand Marshal - Joe Riley, Division Commander for U.S. Coast Guard, Auxiliary Division 3
Judges
- Robert Creecy, Fire Chief, City of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services
- Antoniette Essa, Contributing Correspondent, WTVR CBS 6
- Debbie Nedervelt, Henrico County VJCCCA coordinator, co-chairman JRAC Membership committee
- William Street, James River Association executive director
Special Thanks to:
- The boaters
- The judges
- The commentators
- City of Richmond Parks and Recreation
- Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation
- Henrico County Recreation and Parks
- Henrico County Media Services
- Comcast Communications
- Richmond Yacht Basin
- Richmond Yacht Club
- Rocketts Landing
- Adams & Durvin Marine
- TowBoatUSA
- Kingsland Reach Marina
- The Boathouse Restaurant
- West Marine
- Henricus Historical Park
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
- Henrico County Police and Fire Departments
- Chesterfield County Police, Fire and EMS
- City of Richmond Police and Fire Departments
- Chesterfield County Office of Public Affairs
- and Community volunteers
See the 2008 Parade of Lights Video!
Parade Results (PDF)
Viewing Sites and Driving Directions
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