Fireworks celebrate the lighting of the Spirit of Morgan City shrimp boat Thursday night. The boat is once more drawn by white alligators, a tableau created by Morgan City native and media designer Lee Romaire.
Ava Grace Lang, 6, gets a boost from William Lang and an introduction from Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna as she pushes the lever that lights the Spirit of Morgan City shrimp boat.
Ava Grace Lang gets a piece of candy from Santa Claus before she lights the city's Christmas tableau.
Ambre Wilson, mother of Teen Spirit of Morgan City Queen Gracie Wilson, came prepared for a bit of Thanksgiving night drizzle.
Jonathan Price passes out light sticks to the youngsters.
The real excitement for Ava Grace Lang, who pulled the lever to light the Spirit of Morgan City, came when Mayor Lee Dragna presented her with a doll.
Rhiana Bartley gets her picture taken with Santa.
The holiday Spirit of Morgan City
The Spirit of Morgan City shrimp boat in the Brashear Avenue median became the spirit of Christmas on Thursday, a Thanksgiving night tradition. The lights were lit at the boat, which once more has been decorated with swamp scenes -- including white alligators pulling Santa's sleigh-boat -- created by local native and designer Lee Romaire.
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