Watching a Christmas boat parade in Florida is part of the holiday experience in the Sunshine State.

Watching a fleet of vessels, from small boats to yachts, decorated in Christmas lights and parading down a river or lake is a Florida holiday tradition.

' Tis the season for holiday lights, ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus atop a sleigh led by their trusty Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, and holiday parades galore.

Yes, even in "snow less" Florida. Though the Sunshine State competes with Hawaii for most tropical locale during a holiday season, Floridians rival New Yorkers and others up North for their versions of a Winter Wonderland .

In Florida, it's perfectly acceptable to wear a (holiday-themed) T-shirt and shorts and possibly sweat, depending on the humidity,

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