The Pudlo Patriots gathered again atop Mike and Barbara Pudlo’s boat deck for their annual viewing of the San Bernard July 4th boat parade. Traveling through the time capsule from Colonial times are, left, Betsy Ross, Paul Revere, George Washington, Martha Washington, Major Benjamin Tallmadge (head of Washington’s secret service), Deborah Franklin and Benjamin Franklin.
History Note: Patriots were people who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain. They wanted their own country called the United States.
Winners of the FOR 2017 July 4th Boat Parade
Overall Winner - Kirk and Cathy Wardlaw
Most Patriotic - Nelson and Vanessa Taylor
Best Theme - Pete and Sue Smirch
Best Sound - Fred and Nancy Kanter, Yellowstone Paddlewheeler
