Independence Day Parade

July 4th Parade - Celebrating Alaska's 50th

The Homer Independence Day Parade was a huge hit again this year with a record turnout of entries and participants. With 52 parade entries and over 200 participants, 9 entries took home $550 in prize money. The Homer Chamber of Commerce, GCI, Bay Realty and the Homer Tribune sponsored the Parade this year. Thanks to the local businesses on Pioneer Avenue that also contributed cash and prizes. The winners are:

 

Prize Classification Group Sponsored by
$ 75 Group: Adult Red Hot Mamas GCI
$ 75 Group: Children Driftwood Inn GCI
$ 50 Best Individual Thelma Pratt Gordon, longest living in Homer GCI
$ 50 Best Bicycle Robby Reeves GCI
$ 50 Best use of Theme Homer Bed & Breakfast Association GCI
$100 Best of Show American Legion GCI
$ 50 Best of Show Animal Homer Animal Friends GCI
$ 50 Judges Sentimental Favorite Friendship Center GCI
$ 50 Go for the Gold Award Special Olympics Bay Realty