Boat Parade of Lights still open to participants for this Sunday at the Santa Barbara waterfront
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - There's still time to join in, if you want to get your boat in the annual Parade of Lights Sunday night.
The festive boats leave the harbor at sunset and cruise with all their decorations lit up, down to East Beach and back.
Along the way they take a close swing by Stearns Wharf, which is normally fully packed with spectators enjoying the seasonal waterfront activity.
At the end, awards are handed out and a fireworks show lights up the sky.
Thousands are expected to turn out.
If you want to get your boat in the parade, contact the Waterfront Department fill out the forms and start decorating.