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STRATHMERE - The annual Strathmere Fourth of July Parade was held Monday.

The parade is sponsored every year by the Strathmere Improvement Association and the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company.

The weather was sunny but very warm, and many of the participating children struggled in the heat.

Awards were presented as follows:

Division 100 – Motorized Floats

First Prize, “Dancing Yankee Doodles” - Ed Dietz

Second Prize, “Summer Mummers” – Karly Boles

Honorable Mention

“The Fox Fourth” – Tim Fox

“Pop Chal Palooza” – Paul Geib

“Strathmere Safari” – Joe Coffey

Take A Kid Fishing” – Strathmere Fishing & Environmental Club

Division 200 – Hand-Pulled Floats

First Prize, “Strathmere Rocks” – Roland Family

Second Prize, “Pirates if Corson’s Inlet” – Gabor Family

Division 300 – Walkers, Wagons & Strollers (Adults and Children)

First Prize, “Super Sundae Squad” – Schwartz

Second Prize (Tie), “Strathmere Recreation Department” – Furey & Pond Families

Second Prize (Tie), “Don’t Shop Around” – Collette Breen

Honorable Mention

“Red Wagon” – Darens

“Stars and Stripes” – DeGuzman and Lord Families

“Star Spangled Wagon”

Division 400 – Walkers and Wagons (Adults Only)

First Prize, “Fish and Chicks” – The Townsends

Division 500 – Bikes, Trikes and Scooters

First Prize, “Patriotic Wagon / Bicycle” - Matt Calloway

Second Prize (Tie), “Nobody ‘Parades’ Like Strathmere” - Madeline and Jacqueline White

Second Prize (Tie), “USA Sign / Pinwheel” - Holly Robinson

Honorable Mention

“Star Spangled Bikes” - Erin Daley
“Star-Spangled Girl” - Hannah Emmell
“Birth of America” - Rachel Bacon
“Seacliff Stripers” – The Hares and Friends
“Happy Fourth” – Luke Rantanen
“Streamers / Crepe Paper” – Shay Comiskey

In addition, participation prizes were awarded to ten classic and antique cars.