- December 30, 2024
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Children loved meeting miniature therapy horses from Soul Haven Ranch.
Maria Julia and Mateus Marques decked themselves out in red, white and blue.
Liza Morales sang a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.
Veteran Marty Schwebel saluted the flag.
Winter Garden Mayor John Rees welcomed everyone to the 15th annual All-American Kids Parade and Breakfast.
District 7 School Board candidate Eric Schwalbach waved from his campaign cart.
Winter Garden Commissioner Colin Sharman, State Rep. Bobby Olszewski, Winter Garden Mayor John Rees, Allison Olszewski, Reagan Olszewski and Winter Garden Commissioner Bob Buchanan marched together.
Many children showed their patriotic pride by donning red, white and blue and waving American flags.
Diego Abreu was happy to be showing his American spirit.
New Winter Garden residents Ashlea and Bob Schmalz brought Grady and Etta Jean out to enjoy the parade.
Some residents went all out with decorating their golf carts.
Andrea Wilson brought her children, Bella and Landon, to march in the parade.
Winter Garden Little League players were proud to represent their organization.
The local Sea Cadets Honor Guard proudly presented and marched with the colors.
Michael Kilgore — or Uncle Sam — waved to parade-goers.
Many volunteers for Soul Haven Ranch showed up to help with the miniature horses.
Haley Leech laughed as miniature therapy horse Hawkeye nudged her hat.
WINTER GARDEN Red, white and blue filled Plant Street on Wednesday, July 4, as local children and families took over downtown Winter Garden for a star-spangled parade. Some children rode bikes or scooters decked out in patriotic gear, while others marched along and handed out candy or waved American flags. Additionally, families enjoyed a pancake breakfast beforehand. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Winter Garden Masonic Lodge teamed up to host the event.
