Lake James Property Owners Association, Inc.

2007 Boat Parade
Saturday July 7, 2007

The second annual 4th of July boat parade took place on Lake James, Saturday, July 7 at 1 p.m. Both pontoon boats and motor boats gathered at the Red Barn (near the dam) at approximately 1 p.m. to proceed around the lake in grand style. Although there was not a definite theme, many boats were decorated in the patriotic red, white and blue. Also, among the decorated boats were several Hawaiian themes, a Fire Dept. boat pumping water at innocent by-standers along the shore, a snow-themed boat, a Relay for Life boat, and even a flower boat from the Netherlands with its very own windmill. According to a very reliable source, 67 boats participated in this year's parade. At the conclusion of the parade, everyone was invited back to the Red Barn for a hotdog roast, pop, and friendly conversation.

Special thanks to the three Marine patrol officers who escorted us around the lake, to Dan Nelson for purchasing the hotdogs and buns and to Tim Hughes, Al Walker and Dorothy Yakes for their grilling and serving skills.

Revised Tuesday April 15, 2008 4:11 PM