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Lewes Boat Parade celebrates Fourth of July

Capt. Paul Bolno's There Again cruises past the judges during the 24th annual Lewes Fourth of July Boat Parade. Accompanying Bolno was his family Anne, Jacob, Madeleine and Sue. BY NICK ROTH
Nick Roth
July 9, 2013
The boat parade started at Roosevelt Inlet and made its way down the Lewes Rehoboth Canal before turning around at The Wharf Restaurant. BY NICK ROTH
A second Boat With No Name was entered by Capt. Bill West, who brought along a large crew, including Karen West, Brenn Scott and Joe, Shannon, Jessica and Elana Capiro. BY NICK ROTH
The Boat With No Name showed a lot of love for America. BY NICK ROTH
The crew of Shane Fleming's The 4 Maries tries to make an impression with the judges. Joining Fleming on the boat were Ed, Jeanne, Kelsey, Breana, Hailey, Mona and Colton. BY NICK ROTH
Frosty McDaniel served as the unofficial grand marshal as he led the parade down the canal. BY NICK ROTH
The crew of Capt. Blake Reed's O' Christy Ann waves to the crowd. BY NICK ROTH
Making some noise on Dave Carr's The Honey Bee are McKensie, Sydney, Asylynn, Ethan and Eli. BY NICK ROTH
Waving flags on Kenny Brown's Parrot Bay are Sue, Doc, Rachel, John and Ginny. BY NICK ROTH
The boat parade makes its way past the Lightship Overfalls and Canalfront Park. BY NICK ROTH
The Big "E" earned first prize in the parade. BY NICK ROTH

Lewes' traditional Fourth of July boat parade cruised down the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal with 19 boats decked out with red, white and blue to celebrate America. Taking the grand prize was Capt. Michael Faust and his 34-foot Rampage named Chasin' Tail.

Mayor Jim Ford emceed the event as city council members Ted Becker, Fred Beaufait, Bonnie Osler and Dennis Reardon served as judges. Also joining the judges panel were Overfalls Foundation President Tracy Mulveny and Lewes Chamber of Commerce President Jen Joseph.

Capt. Sonny's The Big "E," a 16-foot Boston Whaler, earned first prize, while Boat With No Name captained by Colin Halvorson and Capt. Paul Bolno's There Again finished second and third, respectively.

The event was sponsored by the Lightship Overfalls Foundation and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, and judging took place on the dock at The Wharf Restaurant.

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