Annual Gilbert Lake Boat Parade

July 4, 2023, 11 am: There was light rain at the beginning of the boat parade, but all went well. Lots of fun for all. Thanks to Andy Rangen for the photos below. Please send any additional photos to Mark Persons  teki@mwpersons.com  Thanks
Fireworks as seen from Gilbert Lake:
Monday, July 4, 2022:  Third Annual Boat Parade was rescheduled to noon because of morning rain. They started gathering near Ahrens Hill around 11:30am to celebrate Independence Day together as a community! 
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Most Patriotic winners...the Larson crew.
July 4, 2021: The Gilbert Lake Association Second Annual Boat Parade.  Thanks to Karen Koltes Hietpas, Todd Froemming and Martha Hillman Rustad for the photos.  There were 21 boats in the event. 
A fun time was had by all.
July 4, 2020:  The First Annual Gilbert Lake Association Fourth of July Parade.
Congratulations to John Linn and crew for Ahoy America, the Best Dressed Boat, as seen below. 

Mark Persons was the unofficial best dressed boat pilot in his 51 year old U.S. Army uniform saluting a flag.