11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
A day time family event held at Lakeside Park to celebrate our National Flag, and the freedoms for which it stands. Also, it would be a day to memorialize those who have served our Nation and its Flag.
At Lakeside Park, Masons will set up a walkway bordered by American flags from the Liberty Torch to the beach gazebo, and along the shoreline boardwalk from the gazebo to Ontario Street. Sponsors of individual flags, or those memorialized by them, would be recognized by a sign on each flag poles. A charge of $25 would be due for each flag sponsored. Sixty to one hundred twenty flags would be on display. Free hand held flags would be handed out at the start of the parade to participating children. The same flags would be for sale to adults @ $1.
The Kiddie Parade would begin the event at 11 AM at the Mariners Mall, then down Erie Street, then down the Avenue of Flags, and then to the Liberty Torch at the Pavilion. Following assembly, a ceremony highlighted by a speech given by Judge Don Mc Lennan, with the VFW Color Guard raising the flag. The High School band could perform the Star Spangled Banner, sung by Mary Fairbanks, and play other patriotic songs. A display of military uniforms, ranging from the Civil War to Afghanistan, would be presented by the PI County Historical Museum in the pavilion. Entertainment at the band shell might occur after the ceremony, with Ronald Mc Donald presiding. Free ice cream cones for participating children will be offered at the Weenie Wagon. Same to adults @ $1
The Masons Weenie Wagon and BBQ pits will be located in the marina parking lot between the band shell and the pavilion, offering food and beverages for sale from 11 to 6 PM. A Plath’s smoked loin carry out dinner including potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans for $10 will be featured. Hot dog dinners with the same sides @ $5 would be available for kids. Winners of parade costume categories would receive a free hot dog dinner.
Bill Hanson and Dave Nadolsky will serve as co-chairmen. Bill Hanson will be Flags Chairman for sales and set up. Dave Nadolsky will handle publicity & permits. Dana La Bar is suggested as parade & events chairman. Boyd Haut will be the BBQ pit master. Tim Garrant will be the Weenie Wagon chairman. Mark Thompson will co-ordinate the military uniforms display.
Parade Order: 11:00-11:30
VFW Color Guard
High School Band
Nautical Queen & Court
Political Leaders
Representative Pete Pettalia & Mayor Tom Sobeck
Father David Greka & Judge Don Mc Lennan-in uniform
Ronald Mc Donald
Children-in costume & holding flags
Shriners & mini cars
Tulgetsa Trucks
Fire Trucks & EMS Ambulances (from Fire Hall)
Ceremony Order: 11:30-12:00
Welcome & Thank Yous-Dave Nadolsky, MC
Invocation-Father Greka
VFW Color Guard-Raising of the Flag
Star Spangled Banner-Mary Fairbanks
Curator Mark Thompson-Museum Military Uniform Display
Mayor Tom Sobeck
Representative Pete Pettalia
Judge Don Mc Lennan
Closing, Thank Yous, & Events Schedule-Dana La Bar
Father David Greka
Paul Przybyla -Fly Over/Ultra Light 12:00
Harold Homan-Fly Over/Plane
Also Present:
Nautical Queen & Court
Ronald McDonald
Shriners
Band Shell Entertainment: 12:30-1:30
Ronald Mc Donald-MC
Nautical Queen & Court
City Band
Mariners Quartet
Al Gross-sing & guitar
Donna Klein-sing & guitar
Other Activities:
Flag Walk 12:00-12:30
Military Uniform Display-Pavilion 12:00-4:00
Volley Ball 1:00-4:00
Basketball 1:00-4:00
Fire Trucks & EMS-Water Display & Sirens 1:30-2:30
Kiddie Games & Trout Pond 2:30-4:00
Free Ice Cream Cones to Paraders 1:00-1:30
- Organization-Rogers City Masons
- Contact Name-David Nadolsky
- Contact Phone-989-734-4535
- E-mail- davidnadolsky@hotmail.com