One of the annual events leading up to Christmas is the Venice Avenue Stroll which we all atttended on Thursday evening. We walked up and down the street – visited stores – ate cookies – drank wine – listened to several live performances and generally got in the mood. The weather cooperated with 75 degree temps.
On Saturday we headed to Nokomis for the 26th annual Venice Boat Parade. Since parking was going to an issue, we left early (4PM) and managed time at the beach first. There was also the drum circle – with all the characters that we have come to expect. So the time went quickly while we waited for the 6PM start. Our chairs were put at the viewing spot 36 hours before (along with Gus’ car) and all was waiting for us – front row seats at the Albee Road Bridge which is the start point for the parade.
The boat parade begins – the bridge on Albee Road before it was raised.
Danny, George and Gus
Judy, Debbie, Mary Evelyn and Molly
Florence, Marilyn and Carol (Gus in back row)
Mike and Dave
Adventure Logan 
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