For over 20 years the annual Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade has brought joy to riverfront shoppers, diners, and holiday celebrations overlooking Petaluma River Turning Basin. The fun begins on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. when the Petaluma Yacht Club Flotilla departs the marina and heads along the waterway to Historic Downtown. Once there, the beautifully decorated boats and yachts remain for all to see during the evening celebration. -visitpetaluma.com