Not a trip for the inexperienced or timid. But a good time. This was posted on the Florida Paddle Trails Association Facebook site. Added here for your winter enjoyment…
https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/kayaking-a-parade-of-lights-seminole-winterfest-boat-parade/kayaking-the-2017-winterfest-boat-parade-through-ft-lauderdale/
They do this in Charleston SC too. But its not as warm.
They have one in San Diego too. I didn’t paddle in it, but I like to paddle out & sit on the sidelines to watch. Really nice.