Petaluma Top Ten

1. Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, Dec. 5
If turkey and tryptophan haven’t done it, there’s no better way to kick off the season than a visit to the docks to watch a small armada of boats decorated for the holidays parade from the Petaluma Marina to the turning basin downtown. It’s a wonderful tribute to the town’s river heritage, and when the weather’s right, the parade provides a striking testament to Petaluma’s innate beauty and charm. The more festive sailors will even invite you aboard for cordials and conversation. The sails set at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 707.762.0429.