Summerfest Boat Parade Gets The Party Rolling
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- Shipmates of the ‘Black Pearl’ 2011 Summerfest Parade Entry first place winners are presented with their prize. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
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- Spectators & Judges appreciated the ‘extra’ member of the Black Pearl crew! Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
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- The Black Pearl follows in the parade. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
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- Pirates aboard the Black Pearl – luckily they did not attempt to board any of the other parade boats! Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
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- The Black Pearl continued to draw attention when parked outside the Rec Centre as by-passers took photos of the winning entry. OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
The Black Pearl follows in the parade. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
Shipmates of the 'Black Pearl' 2011 Summerfest Parade Entry first place winners are presented with their prize. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
Spectators & Judges appreciated the 'extra' member of the Black Pearl crew! Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
MARATHON, ON – July 1st Marathon Summerfest 2011 was kicked off with their 2nd Annual Summerfest Parade. The parade was much larger than last year’s and included many fun entries and colourfully decorated boats. Later, at the Fish Derby Registration, Captains’ Meeting and Opening Ceremonies, held at the Marathon Recreation Centre Arena, top 3 entries, as chosen by Summerfest judges, were recognized:
3rd Place – Just in Time
2nd Place – Pukaskwa Park
1st Place – WINNING PARADE ENTRY – Black Pearl
Town of Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas also welcomed everyone to Summerfest 2011 (a message to Marathon & area residents from Mayor Dumas’ below, scroll down & click play), thanked volunteers for their efforts and encouraged everyone to participate in all the week’s activities. Summerfest Organizer Andre Paris said a few words thanking volunteers and participants as well and Summerfest had officially begun!
Congratulations to the parade winners and two thumbs up to all the participants for their community spirit! Organizer Andre Paris encourages everyone to begin planning their entry for 2012 reminding businesses and area residents that while boats are backbone of the Summerfest Parade, they are not mandatory and all entries are welcome!
Summerfest now continues through July 10th, keep reading for coverage of Saturday’s Open Market and Fireworks, today’s High Tea at Lakeview Manor and more of this week’s events including the upcoming:
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1st ANUAL Cdn Cancer Society TEDDY BEAR AUCION – Tomorrow (July 4th @ 7pm) at the Lakeview Community Hall [more information click here]
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DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT (July 5th, Activities @7pm; Movie @10pm) Behind DH Foods, Sponsored by Crossover Video
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SOAP BOX DERBY (July 7th @ 10am) at Mill Hill [more information click here]
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KIDS FISH DERBY (July 10th, 10-4) Three-Finger Lake [more information click here]
And much more… If you have photos or video to share from an event you attended, send them to Editor@OntarioNewsNorth.com .
MORE INFO
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- Shipmates of the ‘Black Pearl’ 2011 Summerfest Parade Entry first place winners are presented with their prize. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
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- Spectators & Judges appreciated the ‘extra’ member of the Black Pearl crew! Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
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- The Black Pearl follows in the parade. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
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- Pirates aboard the Black Pearl – luckily they did not attempt to board any of the other parade boats! Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
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- The Black Pearl continued to draw attention when parked outside the Rec Centre as by-passers took photos of the winning entry. OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
