Maritime Wonderland

December 9, 2008 in Ballard by Kendra

Different areas of the world integrate their surroundings into how they celebrate the holidays.  Hawaii has a Santa surfer, in Australia they have a Christmas barbecue on the beach and Seattle plays up its waterways and dark winter nights through the Christmas Ship Festival.  There’s something a bit magical about a flotilla of lighted parade boats gliding by Seattle neighborhoods  with the singing of onboard choirs echoing over the water.

The Christmas ship parade glides past several points around Seattle from December 3rd through December 23rd.  However, tonight it’s Ballard’s turn.   So bundle up, pour some of your favorite hot cocoa into a thermos and trek down to the water’s edge to participate in this holiday treat.

Dec. 9, 8-8:20pm Ballard Locks.  Vivace Cathedrals Choir performs.

Dec. 9, 9:05-9:25pm, Golden Gardens.  Bonfire featured.

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