Rogers Lake Celebrates Nation’s Birthday with July 4th Boat Parade Today, 1pm

LYME/OLD LYME — After the great success of the 2020 inaugural Rogers Lake Boat Parade, and the subsequent 2021, 2022 and 2023 parades, another one is planned this year on Thursday, July 4, starting at 1 p.m., from the Hains Park area.

Both motorized and non-motorized boats are invited to participate but all must be festively/patriotically decorated. In order to achieve a timely start, participants should arrive around 12:45 p.m.

A trophy will be awarded for the most enthusiastic, patriotic, and best-decorated boat in the parade.

Follow the designated lead boat or join in at your location. The route is one counter-clockwise lap around the lake.

Once the parade has begin, all boats should follow the designated lead boat or join at your respective location. Boats should stay within 100 ft. of the shore at ‘No Wake’ speed and no swimming in or near the parade is permitted.

All participants are requested to be respectful and mindful of everyone’s safety. 

Additional information is as follows:

• Space out and enjoy the shoreline 
• Follow Rogers Lake laws and safety regulations 
• This is a family-friendly event (be kind) 
• Participate at your own risk 
• Do not throw anything off a boat and no trash is to be discarded in the lake