Photojournalists on hand commented that the sight of the illuminated memorial "upstaged the Parade of Lights"--boats decked out in Christmas lights--the display drew thousands of spectators during the two hours the candles burned.
Photojournalists on hand commented that the sight of the illuminated memorial "upstaged the Parade of Lights" (boats in the harbor decked out in Christmas lights). The display drew thousands of spectators during the two hours the candles burned.