• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

PHOTO GALLERY : Parade of Boats Part 2


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 5, 2013
  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • Share
PHOTO GALLERY : Parade of Boats Part 2
Children wave to the crowd while riding in the parade.
Children wave to the crowd while riding in the parade.
Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown waves to the crowd.
Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown waves to the crowd.
Mea Donahue, 15 months, collects beads and sucks on her lollipop during the parade.
Mea Donahue, 15 months, collects beads and sucks on her lollipop during the parade.
Children and parents wave to the crowd from the boats in the parade.
Children and parents wave to the crowd from the boats in the parade.
Monika Burke and her daughter Penny, 2, hide under an umbrella during the parade.
Monika Burke and her daughter Penny, 2, hide under an umbrella during the parade.
The Orioles Bird carries an umbrella to stay dry.
The Orioles Bird carries an umbrella to stay dry.
Thousands of people watched boats pass by at the parade.
Thousands of people watched boats pass by at the parade.
The City of Sarasota Pipe Band members play and march in the parade.
The City of Sarasota Pipe Band members play and march in the parade.
The City of Sarasota Pipe Band marched in the parade.
The City of Sarasota Pipe Band marched in the parade.
Madelyn Marsters, 4, hides under an umbrella as rain pours down on the parade.
Madelyn Marsters, 4, hides under an umbrella as rain pours down on the parade.
Suncoast Grand Prix Festival Organizer Lucy Nicandri and her team wave to spectators.
Suncoast Grand Prix Festival Organizer Lucy Nicandri and her team wave to spectators.
Jaidyn McAlister, 5, holds her hand out for more beads.
Jaidyn McAlister, 5, holds her hand out for more beads.
Kara Crawford, 7, and her brother Kameron, 6, dance at the block party after the parade.
Kara Crawford, 7, and her brother Kameron, 6, dance at the block party after the parade.
Kara Crawford, 7, dances to pop music at the block party.
Kara Crawford, 7, dances to pop music at the block party.
Kelsey Wright watches the parade with her 2-year-old daughter Tayla.
Kelsey Wright watches the parade with her 2-year-old daughter Tayla.
Kirsten Soler, 5, dances to music at the block party.
Kirsten Soler, 5, dances to music at the block party.
Landon Marsters, 6, Dylan Carrillo, 2, Tegan Hoffman, 5, and Madelyn Marsters, 4, hide underneath umbrellas as the rain begins at the start of the parade.
Landon Marsters, 6, Dylan Carrillo, 2, Tegan Hoffman, 5, and Madelyn Marsters, 4, hide underneath umbrellas as the rain begins at the start of the parade.
Lauren Sabbattini, 5, Jack Wilson, 3, and Addison Williams, 4, wave their flags and eat cookies on Main Street during the parade.
Lauren Sabbattini, 5, Jack Wilson, 3, and Addison Williams, 4, wave their flags and eat cookies on Main Street during the parade.
Miss Sarasota Teen USA 2014 Brooke Garrison, Sarasota USA Little 2014 Casey Morehead and Miss Sarasota USA 2014 Louina Lafalaise
Miss Sarasota Teen USA 2014 Brooke Garrison, Sarasota USA Little 2014 Casey Morehead and Miss Sarasota USA 2014 Louina Lafalaise
The Qatar boat team rode in the parade.
The Qatar boat team rode in the parade.

 

Latest News

Joan M. Durante Community Park, Longboat Key.
  • December 16, 2025
Longboat Key's Durante Park reopens after hurricane repairs
Plans are to replace the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club in Newtown with a new building and convert the current structure into outdoor play space.
  • December 16, 2025
After years of repairs, Boys & Girls Club plans to rebuild
Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique was picked in a 4-3 vote by the commission to serve as chair in 2026.
  • December 15, 2025
Tal Siddique selected as chair of Manatee County Commission
Residents line up behind the podium to object to a proposal for Altman Rye Townhomes.
  • December 15, 2025
Planning commission reviews three projects in east Manatee County

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

Zac Boone, 6, showcases his crystals.
  • December 15, 2025
Children's Entrepreneur Market offers kids business experience
Golden Ticket arrives, and Olaf the snowman has been invited to the rooftop party.
  • December 14, 2025
Sarasota Bay lights up with annual Holiday Boat Parade
Joni Hill, Cate Douglas and Gaby Hayashi make their way across the beach.
  • December 14, 2025
Holiday spirit gets moving at Sandy Claws Beach Run
Lylah MacDonald, 6, hops along in the sack race.
  • December 14, 2025
Holidays at The Bay brings Hawaiian twist to holidays
A Kwanzaa display rests on the table during the event.
  • December 11, 2025
Kwanzaa celebration prepares community for the holiday
  • December 11, 2025
Monday’s Child is Fair of Face

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now