Boat Parade

Big McDonald Boat Parade

When: Tuesday, July 4th 2023
Time: Noon

Please read the rules carefully if you want to participate in the judging:

Please read the rules carefully if you want to participate in the judging:
Participating boats should meet at the southwest corner of the lake to get registered and a receive their number. Put your name on the back of your boat number.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to get your boat number tag. The registration boat is a green Glastron outboard and will have a large fish wind sock on it.
Boat Theme: None! All family appropriate themes are welcome (creativity is encouraged!)

Judges: Big McDonald resort guests

Prizes: First, Second and Third place prizes will given out.

You must turn your number into the officiating crew on the jet ski, who will ask for your number (after passing the judges) so that the judging can take place and the winners contacted.

WHEN: TBD Each year

WHERE: Southwest End of the Lake near Engstrom Beach

Decorate your Boat and Crew to make 4th July Weekend a Memorable and Fun Event!

This event will be judged, prizes for 1st and 2nd place winners will be awarded. It is important that parade participates maintain enough separation to give judges ample time to rate your craft.

1st Place - $100 gift certificate to Spankys, Boat #20, Linda Moeller & Friends

2nd Prize $50 gift certificate to Spankys, Boat #12, Jon Lundby Family

3rd Prize, $25 gift certificate to Zorbaz, Boat 32, Barry Dresser & Friends

2016 Winners

2016 1st Place Winners

Lutgen Family, $100 Gift Certificate to Spanky's on Rose Lake

2016 2nd Place Winners

Kruger Granddaughter, $50 Gift Certificate to Spanky's on Rose Lake

2016 3rd Place Winners

Backmeier Family, $25 Gift Certificate to Spanky's on Rose Lake

(All photos are courtesy of Marlys Sauer)