Parading national pride
Jul 3, 2016
Otis the dog wears a patriotic bowtie and was the only pet to participate in the pet parade. He won first place. BY ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
Cole McIntosh, 18 months, chews on some beads while sitting in his carriage, waiting for the parade to start. BY ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
From left: Will, 4, and Ava, 9, Regan spend their summers in Onset, and were dressed up along with their carriage for the parade. They won first place for carriages. BY ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
Payton Calvin, 9, decked himself and his bike out for the bike competition, which he won first place in. BY ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
The back of Calvin's bike and his red, white, and blue hair. BY ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
Mayrose Hillier brought her dog Otis to the competition. BY ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
Victoria Cron shows her support for the troops. BY ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
Paraders on Onset Pier. BY ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
After the Blessing of the Fleet, kids had their chance to shine in a parade.
They showed off their patriotism with bikes, carriages, and even pets.
The little tykes gathered at 2 p.m on the Onset Pier to participate in the event hosted by Onset Bay Association.
President Kat Jones said the event was a way "to get the kids involved."
Sparkling with Fourth of July decorations, they toured the pier and waved at the patrons of Stash's before coming back around.
