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2024 4th of July Boat Parade (11th Annual Modern Day)

July 7, 2024 By Bear Lake Association of Kalkaska County

We tied a record of 35 boats!  Well done.  There were some pretty awesome and creative boats this year.  Thanks to Mark Neracher for, once again, capturing them all.  And thank to all of you who participated.  Here are the awards although no prizes are given just our gratitude:

Best Decorated Boat – Star Covered Wrap

 

Best Decorated Boat, Runner-Up – Tinsel Cover

 

Best Holiday Themed Boat – Statue of Liberty & Eagles

 

Best Holiday Themed Boat, Runner-Up – Abe Lincoln

 

Best Parade of Parade Boat

 

Best Attempt to Decorate Boat – Arizona State University

 

Best Misinterpreted Holiday Boat – Skeletons

 

Honarable Mention to all the self propelled boats.   Way to go!

You can view all the boats in the Photos tab. For best viewing, be sure to click on the first photo.

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  1. ART BRUBAKER

    July 9, 2024 at 1:27 am

    CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES IN KEEPING BEAR LAKE IN THE FOREFRONT. CERTAINLY IS A WONDERFUL LOCATION WITH SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES!
    ART BRUBAKER

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