MARTIN COUNTY59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade lights up Ocean Boulevard with 'green' themeLeah Vossleah.voss@tcpalm.comMartin County firefighter paramedic Nate Knight (left) hands out candy to Ciara Tompkins (from left), 10, of Port St. Lucie, Grace Owens, 12, of Port St. Lucie, and Lilly Stracuzzi, 8, of Stuart, during the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, on Southeast Ocean Boulevard in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALMThousands lined Southeast Ocean Boulevard to enjoy the 59th annual Stuart Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Stuart. The theme of this year's parade was "It's a Green Christmas," with Florida Oceanographic Society executive director Mark Perry serving as the grand marshal.LEAH VOSS/TCPALM