PHOTO GALLERY: Old Braden River Historical Society Christmas Boat Parade

Mary and Newt McCollough enjoy the boats' lights.

Sharon Slottje, Phyllis Parks and Amy Waterbury enjoy drinks and socializing.

Teresa Pfister is amazed by the boats' decorations.

Sue Peterson and Jackie Burke watch the parade from the sidelines.

Leah Mehtala and her father, Ossi, show off their boat.

Friends gather to watch boats parade down Braden River.

Tom Keister gets in touch with his inner Santa Claus on his boat.

Participants decorated their boats in holiday wreaths, ornaments and lights.

Some boats featured Christmas symbols such as the nativity scene.

Ed and Carole Bernard snuggle up on the sidelines to watch the parade.

Maria and Mike Amenta enjoy a ride on their decorated boat.