71^st Annual Night in Venice Celebration The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world.  Starts at the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. Start time 6:30 p.m. The theme is: “Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights.”  Grand Marshals will be Randy Quaid also known as Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Philadelphia Phillies legend John Kruk.  The dual theme will invite more creativity as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and “Christmas in July,” the day that falls exactly six months before the winter holiday. “Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights” will invite all participants to decorate their boats and houses in festive colors and lights for the grand event.  Presenting sponsors include ACME and OCNJ Watersports. A spectacular fireworks display over the bayfront will be launched after the boat parade. Registration information to follow and more details at www.ocnj.us/NIV