The Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade, whihch is co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of the Lewes Canalfront Park, and the Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation, is as usual seeking entries. The parade follows the popular "Old Fashioned Fourth of July" games on Second Street sponsored by the City of Lewes.
It will start at Roosevelt inlet at 1:30pm & works its way down the canel towards Fishermans Wharf & the drawbridge. Expected arrival time by the City Docks is 2:00, rain or shine. To be eligible for a prize the vessel must be registered by 10am Saturday 7/4. Registration forms are available now at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin House located next to the Zwaanendael Museum (facing Kings Highway), Lewes Harbor Bait & Tackle at the end of Anglers Road (next to Irish Eyes), Ole Salt Bait and Tackle Shop on New Road or at Pilottown Marina on Pilottown Road. Boats not registered by 10 a.m. on July 4 are invited to join the parade by arriving at Roosevelt Inlet by 1:00 p.m. and follow the numbered boat entries.
The patriotic theme will be exhibited through the boats' decorations and the boat owners' holiday attire. The Grand Prize winner will receive a custom-designed, carved trophy made by parade committee member Bert Long, a well-known local artisan who specializes in wood caricatures. First, Second and Third prize ribbons also will be awarded. Lewes Chamber of Commerce, Lewes Canalfront Park and Lightship Overfalls merchandise prizes will be presented to entrants not awarded the other prizes.
All boats will be monitoring Marine Channel 65 and MUST COMPLY WITH COAST GUARD STANDARDS FOR SAFE BOATING. There is no charge to participate. For more information about the boat parade or the activities on Second Street, contact the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at (302) 645-8073.
Its always a good time watching & getting ready for the fireworks in Rehoboth or up in Dover. Come one, come all, have a rockin good 4th.
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