Island businesses decorate for the holiday season. Food and beverage specials in a Christmas theme. Very popular time to visit the islands. Lots of live entertainment and nearly the entire downtown area is decorated for Christmas, including the lamp posts! Bay Parade of Lights Friday, July 20, at 10 pm. Boats gather near Stone Lab on Gibraltar about 9:30. Also contest for "Best Decorated Boat" in the downtown harbor. Burgees awarded for first, second & third in both the parade & the lighting contest.