Santa visits Keys II before Lighted Boat Parade

Santa made a surprise visit to the Keys II neighborhood beach along the Parker Strip Saturday, just before getting on a pontoon boat prepared by Karen Ward, Dave ‘River Dad’ Judy, Carol Judy and family, and joining the annual Lighted Boat Parade which started just after dark. The parade included a good number of illuminated boats, setting the holiday mood perfectly on a cool Thanksgiving weekend, while onlookers warmed themselves with fires on the beach and listened to Christmas music.