Attendees and participants of the 42nd annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade turned the wheels on the Grinch who stole Christmas 2020 from them by having what has been described by many as the “best Christmas parade – yet.”

The annual tradition, with the theme “Comfort and Joyful Christmas,” ushered in the holiday season on Long Beach Island for families and friends who were thrilled to have it back after COVID-19 restrictions canceled the event last year.