The 43nd Annual Poulsbo Yacht Club Lighted Ships Parade will cruise along Bainbridge Island’s northern coast during the second day of this year’s parade.

The parade is Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15.

On Friday, the parade will start at the Poulsbo Yacht Club at 7:15 p.m. and proceed to the city marina. The parade will make its way along the west side of Liberty Bay, then south along Scandia, Pearson and Virginia Points and on to Keyport, Nesika Bay, Lemolo and then north back past Liberty Bay Marina about 9 p.m.

On Saturday, the parade will start at 5 p.m. just north of Battle Point on Bainbridge. The parade will tour Manzanita Bay, Agate Pass and pull into Port Madison by 6:30 p.m. Santa will cruise to the Suquamish Dock and back through Agate Pass and around Point Bolin by approximately 8:15 p.m.

Organizers of the parade note that all times are approximate and could be plus or minus 30 minutes.

To have a greeting from Santa, email lightedships@gmail.com for  a map by email. Fill out and mail back to Poulsbo Yacht Club, 18129 Fjord Drive, Suite E, Poulsbo, WA 98370 (or scan and email back). Include position and brief greeting on the document; the deadline is Dec. 12.