Paul Norwood strings lights aboard the Fucus. (Mike Hicks/KCAW photo)

Paul Norwood strings lights aboard the Fucus. (Mike Hicks/KCAW photo)

To mark the longest night of the year, boats decorated with lights floated serenely through Sitka Harbor on Sunday (12-21-14). This year, the Boat Parade was led by resident Fred Fayette of the F/V Miracle.

Aboard the F/V Miracle, with captain Fred Fayette who led the boat parade. (Mike Hicks/KCAW photo)

Aboard the F/V Miracle, with captain Fred Fayette who led the boat parade. (Mike Hicks/KCAW photo)

Brooke Schafer and her husband Paul, decorating the Fucus. (Mike Hicks/KCAW photo)

Brooke Schafer and her husband Paul, decorating the Fucus. (Mike Hicks/KCAW photo)

Spectators snapped a few photos of the boats. (Mike Hicks/KCAW photo)

Spectators snapped a few photos of the boats. (Mike Hicks/KCAW photo)