By Becky Maxedon

The 37-year-old tradition of the Lake Havasu City Boat Parade of Lights unfolded beneath the London Bridge in the Bridgewater Channel Saturday night.

Spectators lined both sides of the Channel as the more than 80 entries floated by. The iconic Dixie Belle joined the parade again this year after being fully restored to all her glory.

Under new organizer JJ Gibbs, in addition to the parade, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office chased the Grinch out of the Channel insisting that no more Christmas joy was to be stolen.

The Grinch tries to outrun the Sheriff’s boat during the Boat Parade of Lights. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Awards were as follows:

Best Of Show: No. 8, Dennis and Susan Skelton Bockman, $5,000

Judges Choice: No. 16, Kelsy Hansen and Tesia Hansen, $1,500

Best Corporate Entry: No. 52, Rebel BBQ, $1,000

Best Family Entry: No. 41, Bree Luebke and Family, $1,000

Best Power Boat Entry: No. 60, The Smith’s ECS Mechanical, $1,000

Best First Time Entry: No. 67, Bill Wilson and Family/Wilson Creek Winery, $500

Wildcard Pick: Team TC Freeride, $500

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The Dixie Bell leads the Boat Parade of Lights in the Bridgewater Channel. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Kelsy and Tesia Hansen ride their “Judges Choice” boat during the Boat Parade of Lights Saturday night. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

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The Best in Show winner, #8 Dennis and Susan Bockman, ride their boat during the Boat Parade of Lights Saturday night. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

2021 Boat Parade of Lights Wildcard Pick Winner Team TC Freeride. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

2021 Boat Parade of Lights Best First Time # 67 Entry Wilson Creek Winery. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

2021 Boat Parade of Lights Best PowerBoat Entry #60 The Smith’s. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

2021 Boat Parade of Lights Best Cooperate Entry #52 Rebel BBQ. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

2021 Boat Parade of Lights Best Family Entry Winner #41 Bree Luebke and Family. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

2021 Boat Parade of Lights Judge’s Choice #16 Kelsey Hansen and Tesia Hansen. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

2021 Boat Parade of Lights Best of Show #8 Dennis and Susan Bockman. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene