2008 4th Annual Boat Parade

Once again the Friends of Lake Pocotopaug (FLP) held their 4th Annual Princess of the Lake Boat Pageant. The parade began at Angelico’s Lakehouse on Saturday, August 16th at 2:00. 17 decorated boats were lead by Captain Grizzy in his Mighty Tug Boat. Crowds along the shore and afloat were entertained by the creatively decorated boats as the parade ventured around the perimeter of the lake. Master of Ceremonies, Red McKinney, narrated the parade from the O’Neill's lakefront home.

Following the parade, spectators and participants gathered at Angelico’s eagerly awaiting the pageant results. Red McKinney introduced the winners at Angelico's and lead the raffle & auction that followed. The event raised over $4200 for FLP lake improvement projects. It was a spectacular day and the Friends of Lake Pocotopaug want to thank all those that were involved.

 Winning Boats:

1st - Belltown Hillbillies  - Steve Peterson & Steve Nowakowski
2nd - Phantom of the Opera - Andrew Simonow
3rd - Noah's Ark - Joe Michaud & Paul Barbour & Tim Andregg

Honorable Mentions:

It's My Party - Gail Cavanaugh
Up, Up and Away in Our Beautiful Balloon 1967 - Mark &  Shelly Cibula
Margaritaville - Bob Kilpatrick

Children's Award:

Brookhaven Park Kids 2012 Future Olympians - John Bozzi

2008 2nd Place Boat - Phantom of the Opera

2008 3rd Place Boat - Noah's Ark

2008 Honorable Mention - It's My Party

2008 Honorable Mention - Up, Up and Away

2008 Honorable Mention - Margaritaville

2008 Childrens Award - 2012 Future Olymians