122-image slideshow of 4th of July posted; Prize winners listed
- Written by Matt Pranger photos
The Grand Marshals of the 2023 Friday Harbor 4th of July parade were Brian Brown, Dave Moorhouse and Tom Starr. Their entrepreneurships range from being pioneers in the banking industry and to many business ventures between the three of them, going back 40 plus years. The Honored Citizens were Donald Pollard and David Ralston, who moved here 40 years ago and quickly became active in the San Juan Community Theatre. The Sam R Buck Award was given to Bill Gendron who was instrumental in the Homes for Islanders sweat equity housing program.
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce sponsored the 2023 Fourth of July parade in Friday Harbor. The entries that took home prizes are:
Photos by Matt Pranger
Best Use of Theme (Marching Forward Together) - Brownes Home and Garden Center
Best Use of Theme (Non-float) - Friday Harbor Soroptimists
Best Use of Theme (children) - Friday Harbor Athletic Association
Judges' Special Choice - Pride Group
Best Costumed Group - Young Adult Association of San Juan Island (YAAS)
Best Animal/Animal Group - Wolf Hollow Wildlife Animal Rehabilitation Center
Most Original Entry - BooBoo's Boxing
Best Vehicle - San Juan Yacht Club