One Week Ago, on July 4th
So, without further ado, here's a veritable smorgasbord of photos from the fabulous 4th of July. The parade winners were....
Walk and Roll:
1st place: William Hunt, Kids on a Surrey Bike
2nd place: Alcorn Family, Cheeseburger in Paradise
3rd place: Michael Few, Bikers
Wheels:
1st place: John Selleck, Mardi Gras, Ocracoke Style
2nd place: Charlie McCotter, Golf Cart with a Cool Horn
3rd place: Mary Ellen Piland, Patriotic Grandchildren
Floats:
1st place: Bob Chestnut and Ride the Wind, The British Are Coming to Surf
2nd place: Brian Samick, Ocracoke Raptors
3rd place: Tommy Barnett, Dr. Mud
Best New Float: Philip Howard, Shower with a Friend
Best Business Float: Justin LeBlanc and Ocracoke Coffee Company, Night or Day -- Caffeine is Good lighthouse windmill
Best Golf Cart: Valerie Mason, Welcome to the Circus
Nat Jackson Award for Silliest Float (presented by Mary and Rachael Haggerty): Natalie Sellers