A merry mix of military and madcap creativity

 

                                                 Photos by Bradlee and Jeannie 

 

The 51^st annual parade was graced once again by the stirring presence

 of U S Marines, who, added to the marching bands from Bayshore and Saltaire and our own KFD Color Guard, created a stirring sight indeed. Especially when Sam announced the names of Kismet veterans. Gracie Woods sang the National Anthem in a robust and confident voice. Brava!

 

Note from Sam Wood:

 

We had 17 floats in the parade which is about average.  Best in parade "Animal House" by the Lambies.  Most patriotic "Patriotic Princess"  Elizabeth Bertucci, Charlie Krane, Madison O'Connor.  Most creative was "Army Corps of Engineers"  Henry Gates house.  Most topical "Pick your Poison" Election 2016. - Drum family.  Historical "Space Odyssey Tribute to David Bowie" - Sitone family. 

 

 The parade was graced by the presence of 5 marines:

Gunnery Sgt. Mike Hengerie,  Gunnery Sgt. Christian Valencia, Staff Sgt. Shawn Hunkins, Sgt. Corey Robinson, Lance Corporal Nick Guinta. Kismet resident Lance Corporal Grady O'halleran is deployed in the middle east but was with us in spirit. 

Sam Wood Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Bay Shore FD band

 

 

Kismet F D Color Guard

 

 

 

 

 

Patriotic Princesses

Space Odyssey led by Kai Sitrone

 

Anna Manzo, Jack B. (Chef's son), “May the 4th Be With You”

 

 

 

"Burke's Beach Party", carrying on the tradition.

Vote for the Party Party (note security guards)

Animal House

Army Corps of Engineers

 

 

 

 

…holding up the rear

 

And the Winners are:

 

1.  Most Artistic: Patriotic Princesses (Lizzie Bertucci, Charlie Crain, Madison O'Connor)

2.  Most Topical: Pick Your Poison

3.  Most Historical - Space Odyssey - Kai Sitone

4. Most Creative - Army Corps of Engineers

5.  Best in Show Founders Award - Animal House - Lambie clan

 

 

 The onlookers reflected the patriotism of the day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                             … see you next year!