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Our 2009 theme is
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4th of July ... through a Child's Eye
July 4, 2009 Parade
Judges Results :
Best Marching Unit - - Lake Superior Pipe and
Drum
Best Equestrian Unit - - U. P. Riders
Best Musical - - New Attitudes Dance Studio
Best Organization - - Superiorland Pet Partners
Exemplary Youth - - Marquette Soccer Academy
Best Theme - - U.P. Children's Museum
Crowd Pleaser - - "Banshee" - U. P. 200 Mascot
Best Overall - - Landmark Inn
Congratulations to all the winners !
You will be contacted to receive your trophy.
Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash
results :
1 Mile Event
Fastest dog in the 1 Mile was Maggie, a whippet mix, who ran with the fastest
human male, Eric Thoren of Green Bay, WI.
Recognition was also given to the fastest human female in the 1 Mile event was
Mellie Tuma of Marquette, who ran with mixed-breed Stella.
2.5 Mile Event
The fastest dog in the 2.5 mile event was Wallace, a mixed breed, who ran with
the fastest human male, Mark Flaherty of Marquette.
Recognition was also given to the fastest human female in the 2.5 mile, Jennifer
Stanton of Marquette, who ran with Lulu, an American bull terrier.
Costume Contest
1st place in the costume contest was Lewis, a beagle, who looked like the real
Underdog. Lewis’ people are Kevin and Cindy Rourk of Marquette.
2nd place was Cassidy, a spaniel, dressed for a gym workout; Cassidy completed
the 2.5 Mile event with John Seymour of Evanston, IL.
3rd place in the costume contest was Jennifer Stanton’s dog Lulu, whose coat was
decorated with stars.
“First to Enter” Award
Alfie, a Cavalier King Charles, who ran the 1 mile with Janis Peterson of
Marquette.
Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash
video :
(link updated July 11th)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUVXnPh7jXs
(also the
Events page has the
complete details on this fun July4th event)
| Special
Thanks to John Bichler, owner of
Gallagher Marine Construction John graciously
donated his crane and 90ft x 40ft barge along with dozens of hours of his
own time so that this year's fireworks could be even more spectacular
than ever.
We'll be posting some photos shortly. |
The parade webcams are done until next
year, but the
Lower Harbor camera stays up year round. Click here to view.
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Our 2009 Parade GRAND
MARSHALL is Nheena Weyer-Ittner, |
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Executive Director of the
UP Children's Museum. |
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