Organizers said the boat, which had an anti-Joe Biden theme, was stripped of first place as the competition can’t be political.
A boat that was awarded first place in an annual light parade show in Virginia had the prize taken away because of its “Let’s Go Brandon” themed decorations. The organizers of the Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade apologized after giving “Best in Show” to Captain Bill Berger’s boat, which had “Let’s Go Brandon” and “FJB” decorative lights adorning it. In a statement, the Yorktown Foundation, which oversees the parade, said the boat was disqualified for having an “overt political statement” as part of its entry, which was not “in keeping with the intended spirit of the holiday season.” The foundation added that it must remain apolitical as it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. “First, we apologize to our Boat Parade participants for not providing clear guidance on the family-friendly holiday theme and the requirement for an apolitical message,” the statement said. “To all the spectators in Yorktown on Saturday night, we apologize about the disruption to the holiday festivities, and we especially apologize to our family and friends in attendance that may have had to explain to their children the political nature of the message.
