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Independence Day Boat Parade

The boat parade, part of White Lake's Independence Day celebrations, will begin promptly at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at the Mitchell's Marina bay. Prior registration is not needed for boats. Decorations can include anything celebrating Christmas or the holiday season... be creative!

Prizes for First Place, Second Place, and Third Place will be awarded by a special judge's boat. All boat teams will receive a gift bag. Come join in the fun! Click here to see last year's boats and prize winners.

"People's Choice Awards" judges will be lakeside residents. No prior registration is needed, however you must watch the entire parade before voting. The telephone number for voting will be shown from the Tiki Boat as the parade moves along shorelines.

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Remember, White Lake's theme this summer is "Christmas in July!"

Let's all decorate and light up our boats (and our docks!) for the holiday weekend. This is something everyone can participate in... fun for adults, children, grandchildren, and families!

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Use whatever you already have, so your family and friends can enjoy a "Christmas in July". Be creative: possible themes are Christmas carols, holiday movies, Christmas around the world, anything holiday or Christmas!

Decorate your lakeside property this year too! It will make for a lovely weekend for all of us as we have our evening boat cruises.

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