This Saturday is the 2017 Parade of Lights on the Clinton River!
The route runs from the marina to Bridgeview, back to the mouth of the Clinton River and back to Markley.
Talking with the organizer Julie Angst, she says this year will be the biggest yet. Every year all monies raised go to a chosen charity and this year is no exception with the charity being the US Navel Sea Cadets.
The US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, is a federally charted, non-profit, civilian youth organization for young people 13 through 17. They provide compelling, life-changing programs for America’s youth that instill the value of teamwork, discipline, camaraderie and service through our passionate all-volunteer force.
Our partnership is with the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corp and Merchant Marine. The Sea Cadets Great Lake Division research/training vessel ”Pride of Michigan,” moored on the Clinton River, provides dive training and exploration of the Great Lakes. Our goal is to develop the next generation of stewards, of the Great Lakes and protection of fresh water.
On top of the great cause, it is an awesome family event as well. There are plenty of spots both on land and on the water to view the parade.
There are only a couple of spots left and the prizes for this year’s event are pretty good as well!
Grand Prize Winner- $1500.00
4-Division Winners -$100.00
1-Resident Winner-$100.00
Sponsorship is key in these events and none of it is possible without them. Please support them as they support local events like this!
Gold Sponsors
Crews Inn
Dockside Canvas
EDC of Harrison
MacRay Harbor
Michigan Marine Salvage, Inc.
Lands End Marina & Lands End Yacht Sales
Tow Boat US Lake St. Clair
Silver Sponsors
Bath City Bistro
Belle Maer Harbor
BLAZ Marine
Blue Water Marine
Carlos Pizza
Classic Boat & RV Carpet
D. Brothers Party Store
Docs Marine
First Mate Marine Service
GC Roofing
Gerlach Agency
JLB Services
Lake St. Clair Sailing School
Luigi’s Original Restaurant
McMachon Boating Center
Mike Dorian Ford
Miller’s Custom Boat Top Inc.
New Orleans Restaurant/Orleans Enterprises
Pedego Junction Electric Bike
River Rat Restaurant
Roy’s Boat Harbor
Sommers Marine
St. Clair Marina
Temptation Yacht Sales
Young’s Plumbing
Special Thank you
1 Sgt. Frank Bednard
2 Art Brooks
3 Herb Lorents
4 Kiwanis Club-Brian Mazey
5 Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
6 TNT Sound Productions
