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        <title>Newport RI's Illuminated Boat Parade...an insider’s view.</title>
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Newport Harbor, RI: Lights on the Water


Boat Parade by Sea


Years ago, I was invited aboard a friend's boat participating in Newport's Annual Illuminated Boat Parade. It was cold that night…VERY cold. Bundled up in our warmest gear we headed out, excited for the adventure, thermoses of hot beverages in hand. We climbed aboard and started decorating stringing lights from bow to stern; with holiday music emanating from the speakers, we were ready for our first floating parade The boat we were on happened to be the last in line which gave us a good view of the boats ahead and the spectators lining up along the harbor. 


And then…just before we were about to motor forward, the lights on our boat began to dim and the music began to fade.


The battery on the boat was dying.  


But, as they say, the show must go on With lights now darkened, we ventured on….We may have been invisible, but we were definitely audible belting out Christmas Carols as we motored past the docks teaming with cheering crowds. Looking back now, there is nothing I would change about that night…but for the frigid temperatures. 



Boat Parade by Land


In recent years, with children by our side, friends and family have chosen to experience the boat parade from by shore instead of by sea. It’s become a tradition to stroll through the shops on Bowen’s Wharf, pop into Saltwater or the Wharf Pub for a bite and a beverage. We then gather together along the docks of to watch as Newport Harbor comes to life with colorful lights. So my thanks goes out to all those hearty souls who brave the elements to bring us such a beautiful displays of warmth and good cheer to kick off another Yuletide year.


Awards and Honors


Each year prizes for “best decorated” and “most team spirit” are awarded in a variety of categories from sailboat to Coast Guard vessels and everything in between; even prizes for most festively adorned dock or porch. With the mild weather this year the number of boats participating and the crowds on the wharfs seemed to be at an all time high. The honor of Grand Marshal was awarded to George Crowninshield, the Assistant Harbormaster and Retired Navy Captain. Donations of non-perishable items were collected at the Newport Yacht Club in support of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.


How can you participate?


Contact the Newport, RI Harbor Master at 401.845.5815 or Visit the Annual Parade of Lighted Vessels Facebook page.


 Photography by local Newport Photographer/Artist Cahill Taft 
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        <title>Christmas in Newport Doorway Contest 2015</title>
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Author: Michele Mullowney. Michele and husband, Jim live on Historic Hill in an 18th Century Colonial.


WE WON A NEWPORT RI CHRISTMAS MIRACLE





To our shock and amazement, not only did we win the Newport RI Doorway Contest, but we won Grand Prize  I am so grateful for my talented tenant, John LaPointe, he deserves all the recognition. A few years ago John made it his mission to help us decorate the doorway each year.


DOORMASTER, JOHN LAPOINTE'S DECORATING PROCESS


As each season approaches, John begins to gather great varieties of greens and colorful branches with berries, all with his latest design in mind. Piles of evergreens and colorful berry branches quietly build in our back yard. And then the magic happens. Tirelessly and with amazing skill he begins building his design with diligent attention to the placement of each branch, bow and berry. (I used to try to help, but why fool with perfection). And so, each year, John has adorned our home with another beautiful creation, but the prize has always eluded us. Until this year





Can't wait to see what he's got in store for next year...


BRANCHES &amp; BERRIES


For years Newport has had a tradition of holiday door decoration. From colonial homes built before Revolution to Victorians and beyond, the homes in Newport beg for a little attention when the adoring crowds of summer have left the streets. One by one candles begin to light the windows and doorways festooned with fruit and foliage bringing a little cheer to the darkest days of December.


WHY THE PINEAPPLE?





It is rumored that when Colonial sea captains returned to Newport from the Caribbean and beyond, their families displayed the rare and coveted pineapple at the entry of their homes as a symbol of his arrival and to welcome visitors to their home. During early Colonial days the rare pineapple symbolized the utmost in welcome and hospitality to the visitor, and was often served as a special desert after the meal.


 THE &quot;CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT&quot; TRADITION


Each year a group of dedicated men and women from the CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT doorway committee set forth to choose the best from among all the creative entries. They look for use of natural materials, variety and spirit. Prizes are awarded in many categories. 


In its 45th year,Christmas in Newport is a non-profit organization founded by Ruth Myers, that raises thousands of dollars for charity each year. 


Want to see who else took home a prize?  Check out the other prize winners in the Newport Daily News
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    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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