The Dolphin, winner of the “Star of India” Perpetual Cup in the 46th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights.

Arrgh! It’s the pirate’s trophy for these fabulously decorated San Diego yachts.

The winners of the 46th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights were revealed Thursday night, with the Dolphin named “Best in Parade” and earning the “Star of India” Perpetual Cup. The Seaduction took home the International Award.

Last year the Dolphin also did well, receiving a top award.

The long-standing holiday tradition is held on San Diego Bay over two December weekends, with some 80 vessels taking part. The theme for 2017 was “Arrgh! A Pirate’s Christmas.”

The winners were announced at the traditional dinner at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse.

The popular holiday event, which draws more than 100,000 spectators to the bay, is sponsored by the Port of San Diego.

Seaduction
Seaduction, winner of the International Award in the 46th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights.

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.