BOAT PARADE

GRAND PRIZE
“Christmas On The Rocks”
Martin Meunier and Nika Dunne

1ST RUNNER UP
“Arctic Mishap”
Barbara Mastej and John Ransom

2ND RUNNER UP
“Festive Fellas”
Emmett Oreilly and friends

3RD RUNNER UP
“Neptune’s Fantasy Workshop”
Philip and Kristen Messina

4TH RUNNER UP
“Frosty the Snowman”
Jack Galanty and Mark Galanty

BEST KIDS BOAT
“The Magic Moment”
Suzanne Wrede and 11 kids

BRIDGES

1ST
Sherman Canal, “Home Sweet Home”
John Ransom, Barbara Mastej, Patrick Taylor  & John Revell

2ND
Carroll Canal, “Sailing Ships”
Ricky Otterstrom

3RD
Howland Canal, “Matterhorn”
Martin Meunier & Nika Dunne

 

HOUSES

1ST
446 Sherman Canal
Carol Ann Cassella

2ND
452 Carroll Canal
Barbara & Allen Toennies

3RD
214 Howland Canal
Donna, Randall & Lindsay McKay

 

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The Venice Canals Association would like to thank everyone who participated in our 34th Annual Holiday Boat Parade by decorating their homes bridges and boats.

A special thanks to Sandy Berens the chairman and her fearless committee: Renee Kaplan, Monnie Fanning, Deb Kaufman, John Schacht, Claudette Shores, Maggie Bright, James Arnall, Mark Galanty, Jack Galanty, Jay Levitt, Carisa Levitt, Alyxa Chang, and Steffi Berens.

And thank you to the local restaurants that donated prizes:
Baja Cantina • C&O Cucina • C&O Trattoria • Canal Club • Cheesecake Factory • Danny’s • Venice Islands • James Beach • Joni’s Coffee Roasting Cafe • The Terrace Cafe • Tony P’s Dockside Grill • Wabi Sabi Sushi Bar & Pacific Grill • Whiskey Reds