Parade of Lights by redy4et

Parade of Lights

One of my favorite outings during the holidays is to walk along the canals at night to see the beautifully decked out homes. Hundreds of people stroll the walkways and bridges, groups of carolers entertain passers by, party boats snake through the narrow waterways and each home is more awe inspiring than the next. Tonight wasn't nearly as crowded since it's a weeknight so it was easier to navigate and stop for pictures, Afterwards, my husband and I indulged in our favorite pumpkin cheesecake at a little cafe nearby. We may have to do this again before New Year's.

Thanks so much for your kind comments and Favs! I just noticed my Deja Vu Sunrise made it to the PP. That makes my day.
Oh, I like this!! Where is this? Looks like a quaint river town in some other foreign country.... so lovely!
December 20th, 2013  
that sounds like heaven on earth. I envy you.
December 20th, 2013  
This is lovely and festive.
December 20th, 2013  
So warm and inviting...makes me want to get in my kayak and paddle across for some cookies and carols
December 20th, 2013  
@panthora This is known as Naples, a section of Long Beach,Ca. Beautiful homes line the canals, each with its own boat dock. It's spectacular year-round but especially during the holidays.
December 20th, 2013  
Beautiful shot with wonderful Christmas Lights!
December 20th, 2013  
Lovely,pretty colours on the water,too!!
December 20th, 2013  
@redy4et Thank you Elizabeth! I had never heard of it, and obviously never been there....if I didn't dread the traffic so much this time of year I would take a drive out there to check it out....look really lovely!
December 20th, 2013  
Nice capture!
December 20th, 2013  
Beautiful low light shot.
December 20th, 2013  
Beautiful lights decorations. Nice capture.
December 20th, 2013  
Beautiful
December 20th, 2013  
Beautiful lights and reflections. Pumpkin cheesecake sounds divine!
December 21st, 2013  
This is lovely. Great Lighting! Lots of fun! Love the boat parades during the holidays.
December 21st, 2013  
What a wonderful area to live near! Is this Venice, CA? My nephew lives there. The canals look very special.
December 21st, 2013  
Love it ...I have seen this down in Florida - very special
December 21st, 2013  
It looks idyllic - christmas with palm trees! Lovely warm shot.
December 21st, 2013  
Spectacular capture. Looks like a beautiful event.
December 21st, 2013  
@taffy Naples is about 25 miles south of Venice, Ca. About a hour by freeway.
December 22nd, 2013  
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