Veterans Tom Petzold and Bernie Oakes led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Legion Hall; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw Photo
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A small but mighty crowd gathered for the Sixth Annual “Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission” on Sunday, July 4, 2021 (formerly the “Bay Street Parade”).
The day was warm, but the spirits were high as participants assembled in Mike and Karen Norton’s driveway on Bay Street opposite Haserot Beach.
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Kids on bicycles, dogs decked out in red, white and blue, and all manner of Jeeps, Corvettes, golf carts and fire engines made their way down Bay Street and around the corner to the Old Mission Legion Hall, where veterans Tom Petzold and Bernie Oakes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Veterans Bernie Oakes and Tom Petzold lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Legion Hall; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw Photo
“What a beautiful day, a great team of planners, and a great parade!” said Connie Sargent, who led the organization team (and pulled it off in record time, as she was getting the Dougherty House ready for tours last week).
Here are a few photos of the fun event. Big thanks to Connie and the Old Mission team for making this year’s event happen!
Participants line up in Mike and Karen Norton’s driveway; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoPeninsula Township Fire Department Ambulance; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoDave Warne with his drum, and Amy with her flute were driven by Darrell DaFoe; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoOur fearless organizer Connie Sargent in her adorable golf cart; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoDave and Pam Baumann in their Jeep; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoPatti Rudolph with her flags and festive outfit; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoCory Holman with his tractor; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoElise Holman and Garden Goods Furry Ambassador Koni; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoThe Flag!; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoSarah Crane, former Grand Marshall of the event; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoJoe Heagany checks in with the Peninsula Township Fire Department; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoFred Gilstorff, Fire Chief of the Peninsula Township Fire Department; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoA festive cherry pie; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoCory Holman on his tractor; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoJerry Ostlund, the oldest native-born Old Mission resident; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoDave Warne’s friend Amy played her flute throughout the walk; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoDave Warne with his drum and Amy with her flute; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw PhotoCrowd gathers at the Old Mission Legion Hall for the Pledge of Allegiance; A Patriotic Walk Around Old Mission on July 4, 2021 | Jane Boursaw Photo
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