- November 24, 2024
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Ernie and Donna Harper, far right, pose with Mike Kilgore (Uncle Sam) and “Stove Top” the clown.
Rachel Bailey was ready to ride on her bike decked out in red, white and blue.
Kyle Guccione brought Duke — complete with an Uncle Sam hat — to the event.
Emma Alvarenga and her pal Bear came prepared to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Joe and Melanie Field stayed in their wagon in the shade trying to combat the heat.
Zoe, Levi and Lucille Zakhary came dressed in their best red, white and blue.
Piper Roby had a blast in her tricycle with her new favorite balloon.
Liza Morales sang the National Anthem before the parade.
A local Boy Scout troop held the flags that led the parade.
Winter Garden Masonic Lodge members carried the parade banner.
Winter Garden city staff — including city commissioners Bobby Olszewski and Colin Sharman, as well as Mayor John Rees — also helped lead the parade.
Kids had their bicycles, scooters and wagons decked out in Fourth of July festive decorations.
Reid Keating dressed up as a sort of boxcar.
“Stove Top” and Mike Kilgore (Uncle Sam) waved to bystanders from the back of a truck.
A band on its own little float played festive music for parade-goers.
Owen and Micah Caines loved the view from their wagon.
Winter Garden Wheelworks employees brought out their unusual bikes and greeted parade-goers.
WINTER GARDEN Hundreds of children and their parents made a festive appearance at the 13th annual All American Kids Parade and Breakfast Monday, July 4. The parade is sponsored by the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and downtown Winter Garden merchants.
Families enjoyed a breakfast from 8 to 9:45 a.m. and got to put the finishing decorating touches on their bikes, wagons and scooters. Winter Garden Police set up a child I.D. table and other activities, such as face painting, temporary tattoos and photo opportunities with “Stove Top” the clown and “Uncle Sam.” The parade up and down Plant Street began at 10 a.m.
Contact Danielle Hendrix at [email protected].
