Sailors show off their Christmas flare in Mayport holiday lighting competition

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sailors at Naval Station Mayport faced off in a holiday lighting competition on Tuesday night.

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Each ship in the port was lit from bow to stern, and land-based units decorated as well.

Action News Jax’s Marithza Ross got to take part in Mayport’s unique tradition as one of the judges.

The littoral combat ship USS Coppertown won first place for its spectacular display. Bravo Zulu to everyone who took part!

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Decorating ships contest

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