“Boats, Goats and Fancy Floats has been selected as the theme for the July 4th Lopez Parade,” said Diana Hancock, President of the Lopez Lions Club. “We believe everyone can have fun with this theme. It represents our maritime heritage, our agricultural roots and the fun of the 4th.”
David Perera, co-chair of the parade, encourages eveyone to participate in the parade.
“The more participation in the parade, the better it is. And there are many awards too,” he added.
The Lopez Lions Club has coordinated the parade and Fun Run/Walk for more than 30 years. “These events, along with the Fireworks, are major activities for the day’s celebration,” said Ron Hall, co-chair of the parade. “We want people, locals and visitors alike, to have a fun time and good memories of time on Lopez.”
Norma and Bill Brimmer have been chosen as the Grand Marshalls for the Parade. The couple has been very active on Lopez, especially with the Lopez Thrift Shop, since the mid-1980s. Bill was a driving force behind the acquisition of the property and new building for the Shop. Also, they have volunteered at the Lopez Library, the Golf Club, the Birthday Club, and the Senior Center. They were Lopez Spirit Award honorees in 2006.
The parade will follow the same route as last year, beginning on Fisherman Bay Road just south of The Lopez Islander Resort and Marina, going through the Village, past the Bank on Weeks Road to the Post Office and then around the corner to the Community Center where it ends. Parade registration will begin at 9 am. The parade begins promptly at 11 a.m.
If you have an interest in assisting with the parade, contact either Ron Hall at islandgraphics@rockisland.com or David Perera at cper@rockisland.com.
