Members and friends of the Hoenen family lead the annual Lewes Fourth of July Doo Dah Parade. A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of participants and the hundreds who lined the parade route. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Phyllis Hoenen, one of the founders of the event, has been grand marshal for more than 50 years. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Jason Hoenen, left, holds his son Drake, a fourth-generation family member marching in the annual Doo Dah Parade. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Youngsters huddle under an umbrella before the parade starts in an effort to keep dry. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Jace Pettyjohn of Georgetown has a dry place to ride in the parade. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Even a George Washington look-alike gets into the action. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Parade participants of all ages take part in the annual Fourth of July Parade through downtown Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Brianna Porter of Lewes uses a skateboard to traverse the parade route. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Barry Porter of Lewes has a basket full of candy to give out during the parade. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Young members of the Lewes Yacht Club ride in a boat, which is fitting for the wet weather. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO These parade marchers get into the spirit with a patriotic theme. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Wearing Fourth of July glasses, Brook Reagan pedals in the parade. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Red, white and blue are the colors of the day in the annual Doo Dah Parade. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Josh Appenzellar goes for the full-body red, white and blue look during the parade. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Parade grand marshal Phyllis Hoenen does her best to keep dry. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Patti Riflle says a little rain doesn’t bother her as she waits for the start of the Doo Dah Parade. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Lewes Dairy Queen workers, family and friends march and ride along the parade route on Kings Highway. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Volunteers with PUPS of Lewes ride in grand style. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO When the rain falls, it’s time to improvise to keep dry as the Doo Dah Parade gets ready to start. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO