Christmas ships

[1] Ships laden with Christmas gifts for distribution were also referred to as "Christmas ships" in the early twentieth century,[2] even inspiring a popular World War I-era song, "Hurrah!

Seattle, Washington held its first Christmas ship parade in 1941, but without any lights on the boats due to blackout regulations during World War II.

[3] Since 1994, it has been led by Argosy Cruises, and sails multiple times daily during December.

[5] Portland, Oregon has hosted a Christmas ships festival since 1954 on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.

Other cities which host Christmas ships festivals include Philadelphia, San Diego, Daytona Beach, Florida, Delray Beach, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Yorktown, Virginia, Biloxi, Mississippi, Gulf Shores, Alabama, St. Helens, Oregon, and Port Moody, British Columbia.