The Wharf Announces Winners of the 32nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade & Party

The Wharf Announces Winners of the 32nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade & Party

A Southwest DC community tradition since 1992, the District's Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf is an iconic DC event that features 70+ beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel.

As the boats promenaded past The Wharf, judges evaluated parade participants' theme, crew, decorations, and holiday spirit. Over a dozen boats received awards with cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1000 dollars. In total, participating boaters received a total of over $24,000 in prizes and swag.

The Wharf is proud to announce the following prize-winning boats and captains from the 2024 Holiday Boat Parade & Party:

Most Likely to Capsize: A Tropical Christmas at Whitlow’s – Captain Jack Maher

Wharf Partners’ Award: A Purrrrrfect Holiday – Captain Marie Brennan

Best Crew: A Super Mario Bros. Holiday – Captain Chelsie Bain

Most Ingenious Idea: A Chessie-Peake Christmas – Captain Jason Kopp

Spirit of DC: A Panda Palooza on the Potomac – Captain Jeff Deem

Founder’s Award: A Panda Palooza on the Potomac – Marco Ovando

Waterfront Wow: How Much is That Doggie in The Window – Captain Matt Martelli

Best Motorboat: Greased Lightning – Captain John Stevens

Best Sailboat: Christmas Angels – Captain Joe Caminiti

3rd Place: Beau’s Dog Park Christmas Carol – Captain Bob Rose

2nd Place: Safety First, Santa – Captain Linda Purdy

1st Place: WWElf Elf Wrestlemania – Captain David Hays

Showstopper Award: The Alien Abduction of Santa – Captain Melanie & Tim Locke

Best in Parade: Dominick The Italian Christmas Donkey – Captain Brian Dollinger

Congratulations to all the captains and crew members who participated in the parade. We salute your amazing holiday spirit!