Skies were cloudy, but the rafts, and people on them, radiated pure sunshine. Along with that sunshine shone lots of creativity as contestants met the challenge of this year’s theme–TV shows. It’s amazing how much staying power certain shows retain. Represented in the parade were three Gilligan Island’s, two Flintstones’, and two Mash’s. Both the Addams Family and Lawrence Welk were on Clark Lake’s TV screen today as well. All of these shows went into reruns long ago, but today is living proof of their indelible impact. And their presentation today revived great memories.
Raft-O-Rama puts on display the creativity, artistry, and engineering capabilities of Clark Lake. Turning an idea into something that will float successfully on two pontoons and weather a lake breeze is a mark of accomplishment.
The People’s Choice is voted upon by those who visit the R-O-R table starting at noon. People’s Choice Award – #12 Baywatch
Best Overall, Adults 18+ – #12 Baywatch
Best Overall, Kids 17 and under, R. Tucker Boyers Award – #2 Flintstones
Categories
Most Enthusiastic – #11 Mash 4077
Most Original – #16 Addams Family
Funniest – #8 Cops
Closest to the Theme – #1 Lawrence Welk
Most Colorful – #18 Sesame Street
Best Special Effects – #7 Mash
Furthest from the Theme – #25 College Game Day
Rookie Award – #5 Gilligan’s Island
Best Costumes – #4 Gilligan’s Island
Best Attention to Details – #15 Baywatch
Other rafts added to the sights and sounds of the day.
#3 Price Is Right
As you leave the story for the moment, take a look at what the Raft-O-Rama parade looks like from above. The drone takes you around Eagle Point through the cove. It makes a curiosity stop at the Baywatch raft, then resumes it flight. Notice the line up of spectators on their rafts watching from the lake side of the parade as people on the shore watch from the other direction.
Thanks to BJ Lyons for the drone photos and videos.
Another Raft-A-Rama goes into history along with all the stories and memories! There is nothing to compare!!
Great event, greater enthusiasm and kudos to the Clark Lake community for a well run, safe, fun, family friendly day on the lake. We came from Charlotte NC. to be a part of it.
A really well done picture and award display here on the Clark Lake site. And great job done by the parade for the past several years, and this year also, for keeping their parade going strong and enthusiastic for the whole trip around the lake. I live about three quarters around before the end and all was just as good as the beginning and great to enjoy even by the time they got to my house. Love it. Thanks to all who organize and participate. Great job. everyone.