The day was hot as a firecracker, but Harbourites decked out in red, white, and blue to flaunt their patriotic spirit for the 3rd annual 4th of July Parade. With 32 golf carts, seven cars, and 23 bikes, the competition was tough to garner the top prize.
There was laughter, cheers, and applause as the parade proceeded down Pelican Drive to culminate at Pelican Park. At Pelican Park, Tom and Darlin’ lead the charge with patriotic and dance music. Food trucks were on hand to satisfy the hungry and thirsty.
This year, we had two grand marshals for the parade: Brian D. Joyner, PGA, Harbour Pointe Golf Club Manager, and Gary Blanchard, The Pointe Food and Beverage Manager.
This year's judges were Phil Hewett, FH-POA President, Jennifer Gudaitis, Community Manager, and Tom Mark, Craven County Commissioner.
Here are the judges' decisions:
Kids Bike- Macee Ewell
Adult Bike – Mitch Oliver
Favorite Car – Anne Niles – 69 VW Beetle
Most Patriotic – Rebecca and Chris Mooney
Funniest – Julie Gorman and Friends
Most Creative – Stephanie Gorman and Friends
Winners left to right: Kids Bike- Macee Ewell, Adult Bike – Mitch Oliver, Favorite Car – Anne Niles – 69 VW Beetle, Most Patriotic – Rebecca and Chris Mooney, Funniest – Julie Gorman and Friends, Most Creative – Stephanie Gorman and Friends.
Thank you, Deb Lutz, Chair, and her Special Events Committee. Special Events Committee members are Sherry Weissman, Becki Meminger, Charlene Opel, Terri Jo Parkin, Marty Rosen, Rose MacNeal, Doris Dean, Mary Cropper, and Bridget Seyerle.
Thank you to Deb Rothengast for providing the pictures for this article!
