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FOURTH FUN
Patriotism strong at Lewes boat parade
Tom Creekmore, a 94-year-old World War II veteran with more than 19 missions on a B-17, leads the JR Squared vessel past the judges with Rita Cleary D’Ascenzo dressed as Lady Liberty. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
July 7, 2018
Chris and Amy Adamcik cruise down the canal in their 15-foot Boston Whaler.
Robert “Oley” Olson rides on the Freedom Boat Club vessel for the parade. Olson served in the Navy in the Pacific on the U.S.S. Monterey, Light Carrier No. 26. He was a signalman and served on the deck with Lt. Com. Gerald R. Ford.
Tom and Bev Rosella, owners of Freedom Boat Club, wave to the judges. Freedom Boat Club sponsored the parade.
Theresa Ferree waves to the crowd while surrounded by American flags.
The Monomoy boat of the Lightship Overfalls Foundation rows up the canal.
The 26-foot Monomoy life boat was man-powered by Bob Gibson, Lan Mershon, Bill Schmidt, Ray Glick, Kent Woods, Charlie Moosbrugger, Barry Redmond, Steve Hyle and Roger Coletti.
The parade comes into view on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal.
Maya Rector as Kylo Ren from Star Wars tries to use the force to convince the judges to pick her boat as the winner.
Laurel Dasher and Niko Rose enjoy their time on the water.
Matt Grieg, left, and Hilda Adams row past the big crowd near The Wheelhouse restaurant.
Debbie Healy’s Seas the Day cruises down the canal with kids and grandkids on board.
Matt Degliobizzi and friends turned patriotism up to 11.
Our commander in chief made an appearance at the parade.
Paige Davison has a great time on Pat Davison’s Propane Powered, a 28-foot Avalon pontoon.
Jen, Trey and Luke Hartman make a perfect family portrait.
Derek Cole, left, and Brendan Eig make a play for most patriotic boat in the parade.
Joining Brendan Eig on Eigs of the World are Heather, Jason, Zachary and Madeline Eig and Derek, Sally, Parker, Kemper, Willet, Ransom and Somers Cole.
Teagen Baker, front, and Mikaela Gordon celebrate the Fourth of July during the boat parade.
Dean Johnson navigates his steam-powered boat past the viewing area.
Dean Johnson used the opportunity to make a statement about gun control. His boat featured a large assault rifle on top of the boat with several signs featuring the no symbol. Crew also held up signs with the names of schools where shootings have occurred.
The crew of the 4 Seasons recites the Pledge of Allegiance as they pass the judges.
John Birney’s Queen B keeps the parade going.
A salute to the judges.
Flip Floppin took the grand prize as best boat.
Capt. Shank McCorkle had a full boat on Flip Floppin, including Merlyn Burns, Michael Burns, Linda Schultz, Todd Schultz and Betty McCorkle.
The Queen of England, aka Donna Freebery, made an appearance at the parade to wish all colonials a Happy Treason Day.
The Philly Special, a tribute to the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles.
The camera shy crew of All Its Glory includes Capt. John Lloyd, Sharon Dominelli, Linda Dominelli, Jim Fischer and Virginia Fischer.
Capt. Kevin Fogarty’s Patriot Pride featured a very enthusiastic crew including Diana, Noelle, Alexis, Drew, Nolan, Alexander and Andrew.
JR Squared took first place in the parade. Shown are (l-r) Albert Didden, president of the Overfalls Foundation; Mayor Ted Becker; captains Jim Ruth and Jim Rivette; Bev Rosella, Freedom Boat Club; and Jason Scott Bentley, president of the Rotary Club of Lewes-Rehoboth.
Taking second play in the parade is Queen B. Shown are (l-r) Albert Didden, president of the Overfalls Foundation; Mayor Ted Becker; Capt. John Birney; Bev Rosella, Freedom Boat Club; and Jason Scott Bentley, president of the Rotary Club of Lewes-Rehoboth.
Third place went to Propane Power. Shown are (l-r) Albert Didden, president of the Overfalls Foundation; Mayor Ted Becker; Capt. Pat Davison; Bev Rosella, Freedom Boat Club; and Jason Scott Bentley, president of the Rotary Club of Lewes-Rehoboth.
The annual Fourth of July Lewes Boat Parade overcame the midweek holiday to draw a huge crowd along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. A total of 25 boats entered the parade, each with a patriotic theme to honor the United States of America.
Taking the grand prize was Flip Floppin and Capt. Shank McCorkle. The boat’s tasteful and traditional decorations won over the judges.
First place went to JR Squared and Co-Capts. Jim Ruth and Jim Rivette. Second-place honors were awarded to Capt. John Birney’s Queen B, and the Propane Power and Capt. Pat Davison were selected for third place.
