Highland Lake Boat Parade 2013

The winners of the annual Fourth of July boat parade on Highland Lake were the Murphy and Teschek families, who appeared as the flamboyant heavy metal rock band, Kiss. Photo: Beth Frost

The Davis family's patriotic entry in the annual Highland Lake Boat Parade struck a more tranquil, yet festive, note. Photo: Beth Frost — The Davis family’s patriotic entry in the annual Highland Lake Boat Parade struck a more tranquil, yet festive, note. Photo: Beth Frost

After weeks-long rains that would have impressed Noah himself, this year’s Fourth of July dawned bright, beautiful, and dry! It was perfect weather for the Highland Lake Protective Association’s (HLPA) zany annual Boat Parade, helping ring in our great nation’s 237th birthday. About 10 parade entrants of fully, partially and barely-decorated boats made their way around Highland Lake’s mile-long oval to cheering lake-side revelers.

This year’s winner was the Teschek and Murphy families, with their boat and riders all decked out as the infamous heavy metal rock band Kiss. They will receive a $50 prize from the folks at the HLPA.

The HLPA wants to thank everyone for their effort and participation, and we look forward to next year’s event!