See the photos from the 6th Annual Cocoa Village Holiday Boat Parade!

We had such a great time at the 6th Annual Cocoa Village Holiday Boat Parade on Friday!

This was one of the best years yet, thanks to everyone who participated in the parade and watched from the park!  We’d like to extend a special “thank you” to Marilyn Green and Pastermack Real Estate for their generous donation to the event, making it possible to continue our streak as the Space Coast’s largest charitable boat parade, benefiting the Sharing Center of Central Brevard.

It was an honor welcoming the family of the late Margaret Livermore to select a winning boat in her honor.  7 years ago Margaret came to the Cocoa Village Main Street office to pitch the idea of a parade, and that year she started this event from the ground up!

On the judges stand we were also honored to have Shirley Lanni, one of the original Cocoa Village Main Street presidents and wife of Captain Ed Lanni (who the T dock is named after), Mayor Blake, Emma the managing partner of OSSORIO, Sharon who is a dear friend of Margaret Livermore’s, and councilwoman Weeks from District 3.

Leading the parade was Brad Whitmore, a Main Street board member, resident, and husband of Village business owner of Bobbi’s at Parkside.  Brad spent hours preparing for this parade, ensuring the route was safe enough and deep enough for participating boats.  All the boats were perfectly coordinated and our view from the shore was excellent thanks to his preparation!

The Port Canaveral fire rescue boat came out to do an awesome kick-off and finale of the parade, showing off their water cannons to the crowds and playing holiday tunes over the speakers.

And finally we’d like to extend a “thank you” to Cocoa PD, BSCO, USCG, FWC, and TowBoatUS for providing on-the-water safety during the event.

See some of our favorite boats in the parade, with photos from RW photography and media.  Winners of the awards have been called.