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Celebrating America at Lewes boat parade

July 4, 2019

The Lewes Fourth of July Boat Parade brought out more than a dozen patriotic vessels, each decorated from bow to stern in red, white and blue. 

Taking the grand prize was JR Squared, whose crew made the pontoon look like a steam paddle boat. First place went to Happy Our’s, whose large crew dressed to the nines in patriotic gear, including a Lady Liberty. 

Second place went to Capt. Jason King’s Moon Dog, while third place went to Miss Maggie of Capt. Dean Johnson. 

A special honorable mention award was given to Hilda Adams and Matt Grieg, dressed as Caesar Rodney and his horse. Adams rowed by herself from Roosevelt Inlet to Fisherman’s Wharf into the current with a strong headwind. 

 

Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.