Put-in-Bay Daily
brings you an exclusive preview of the much-anticipated Historic Weekend Parade, happening this Saturday, September 7th, at 2 PM! Starting from the Put-in-Bay School, the parade will travel through downtown, making its way down Catawba, Delaware, Toledo, and Bayview, and ending at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial for a performance of the three national anthems and several patriotic songs.
What to Expect:
- Grand Marshal: Put-in-Bay Mayor, Judy Berry riding in Phil and Debbie Hahn’s Ford Model A
- Performers:
- Anthony Wayne, Clyde, and Paulding High School bands
- University of Findlay Majorettes
- Four current and former members of Twirling Team USA
- Put-in-Bay Panther Twirling Club and baton clinic participants
- Perry’s Victory Color Guard, reenactors, and Commodore Perry’s Long Boat (replica)
- Special Appearances:
- Antique cars from the Skip Duggan Antique Car Club (including the candy jeep)
- Ford Broncos from “Broncos on the Bay”
- Put-in-Bay Fire Department and antique fire trucks from Jack Zimmerman and Greg Fraunhoffer
- Shores & Islands Ohio Van
Pre-Parade Performances in DeRivera Park:
- 11:15 AM – Paulding High School Marching Band
- 11:45 AM – Clyde Flier Marching Band
- 12:15 PM – Anthony Wayne High School Marching Band
Special Thanks to the businesses and individuals who contributed to this community event:
Cameo Pizza- Frosty’s Pizza
- Island Transportation (downtown bus)
- Jeff & Jennifer Puffenberger
- KC Seaman & Jeff Bast
- Miller Ferry
- Mr. Ed’s
- Put-in-Bay Brewery
- Put-in-Bay Panther Twirling Club
- Put-in-Bay School
- Put-in-Bay Village Town Hall
- Sharon & Craig Cox
- Subway
- The Crew’s Nest
- The Goat Soup and Whiskey
Join us this Saturday for an incredible showcase of local pride, tradition, and history! Be sure to arrive early to catch the band performances in the park, and don’t miss the Historic Weekend Parade starting promptly at 2 PM!