Barbee Property Association To Hold Pirates Parade, Raise Lake Funds
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Jennifer Peryam-jperyam@timesuniononline.com
BARBEE LAKE - Those who attend the second annual Pirates Parade will have the opportunity to raise funds for weed control on Barbee Lake.
Parade line-up will be Aug. 5 at 10:45 a.m. on Kuhn Lake. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and is free. The rain date for the event is Aug 11.Anyone who uses the lake is invited to participate in the event, and all ages are encouraged to participate, according to chairperson Kathy Schlotterback.
The parade is part of National Pirates Weekend, which is held the first weekend in August. It is being sponsored by the Barbee Lake Property Owners Association.
Schlotterback said the association's membership is down this year with 500 members. Its goals is to have 800 members.
There were 11 boats that participated in the parade last year, and $2,613 was raised for weed control on Barbee Lake.
Participants last year included residents of Big Barbee Lake, Little Barbee Lake, Kuhn Lake, Seacrest Lake, Irish Lake, Sawmill Lake and Banning Lake.
Schlotterback said participants should clean off their boats and trailers so they are free of weeds.
The association will have its members judge parade participants. Trophies will be awarded to first and second places for best decorated vessel, best costumes and best spirit.
Everyone who participates in the parade will receive tickets for a chance to win prizes and gift certificates.
The first 10 pre-registered vessels will receive gift bags.
The Barbee Property Owners Association will have the hot dog boat on the channel of Big Barbee and Little Barbee lakes Aug. 4-5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schlotterback said the boat has raised $5,000 for weed control on Barbee Lake this year. People can purchase hot dogs, chili dogs, brats and soft drinks. The last days for the hot dog boat are Sept. 1-2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pre-registration to participate in the parade is preferred by calling Schlotterback at 260-413-9230.
