Published 1:47 pm Sunday, June 16, 2024 By topofthemorning Has it been hot enough for you? Summer sure feels like it’s here and it’s almost time for the Lake St. John Flotilla. Come join us Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.
m. for our 32nd year. Deanna Kimbro This year, we are proud to have Spokane Resort owners as our Grand Marshals! The owners, Tim and Bridgette Montpelier, Brenda Carter, and Buddy Goodson, have done a great job updating their property and have always been helpful in selling our merchandise and allowing us to register on their property.
For those of you who have a boat but need lake access, Spokane has a boat ramp you can use for a small fee. If you need to spend the night, they can help you with that, too, with cottages, cabins, and RV sites available. And don’t worry, The Lilly Pad is there to take care of your liquid refreshment needs.
If you have never attended the event, you are missing out on a lot of fun. LSJ Flotilla allows anything that floats to take part as long as you can maintain parade speed. Registration ($15 per boat) is from 10 a.
m. to noon the day of the event at Spokane Resort. The decorated boats line up the North end of the lake and the parade rolls at 2 p.
m. The fleet is blessed at the Steckler pier as they parade around our beautiful lake and compete for cash prizes. Overall winner receives $1,000, second place $750 and third place is $500.
For a $15 entry fee, piers can also be decorated for cash prizes. Overall pier winner is $500, sec.
