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Parks, water draws crowds to Watercade festivities

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Siblings Jackson, 1, and Liam Putzke, 4, cruised in their green pontoon at the Kiddie Parade July 8.

Siblings Jackson, 1, and Liam Putzke, 4, cruised in their green pontoon at the Kiddie Parade July 8.Photo by Samuel Carlson

Shelby Chase, 3 and Eleanor Chase, 1, buzzed around the Watercade Kiddie Parade in costume last year.

Shelby Chase, 3 and Eleanor Chase, 1, buzzed around the Watercade Kiddie Parade in costume last year.File photo

To the delight of the audience, Lily and the Hound Dogs brought Elvis and crew to life at the Litchfield Watercade lip-sync contest.

To the delight of the audience, Lily and the Hound Dogs brought Elvis and crew to life at the Litchfield Watercade lip-sync contest.Staff photo by Ellarry Prentice

The Little Crow Ski Team performed a double pyramid on Lake Ripley Sunday afternoon.

The Little Crow Ski Team performed a double pyramid on Lake Ripley Sunday afternoon.Photo by Samuel Carlson

Artists Chris and Diane Leonard, (Diane’s Versatile Stash) showed off one of their barn-wood crafts at Art in the Park Saturday afternoon.

Artists Chris and Diane Leonard, (Diane’s Versatile Stash) showed off one of their barn-wood crafts at Art in the Park Saturday afternoon.Photo by Samuel Carlson

Half a Dozen Cousins won last year’s Watercade Lip-Sync contest.

Half a Dozen Cousins won last year’s Watercade Lip-Sync contest.File photo

Longtime teachers and coaches John and Jo Carlson were Grand Marshals in the Grand Day Parade Saturday evening.

Longtime teachers and coaches John and Jo Carlson were Grand Marshals in the Grand Day Parade Saturday evening.Staff photo by Ellarry Prentice

The Litchfield Church of the Nazarene's float was "out of this world" Saturday, representing their upcoming Vacation Bible School program, "Scar Force."

The Litchfield Church of the Nazarene's float was "out of this world" Saturday, representing their upcoming Vacation Bible School program, "Scar Force."Photo by Samuel Carlson

Chris, left, and Mason Woelfel of Litchfield made a large sand sculpture along the shores of Lake Ripley Friday evening. Team Woelfel took first place in the competition.

Chris, left, and Mason Woelfel of Litchfield made a large sand sculpture along the shores of Lake Ripley Friday evening. Team Woelfel took first place in the competition.Staff photo by Ellarry Prentice

Bennett Kettner, 4, pointed at passing tractors during the Grand Day Parade in Litchfield Saturday evening.

Bennett Kettner, 4, pointed at passing tractors during the Grand Day Parade in Litchfield Saturday evening.Photo by Samuel Carlson

Three members of the Little Crow Ski Team performed a triple helicopter jump on Lake Ripley Sunday.

Three members of the Little Crow Ski Team performed a triple helicopter jump on Lake Ripley Sunday.Photo by Samuel Carlson

Inset — Building sand castles on the beach at Memorial Park is just one of many recreational opportunities that center around Lake Ripley.

Inset — Building sand castles on the beach at Memorial Park is just one of many recreational opportunities that center around Lake Ripley.

Odin Larson, 4, watched as the Haug Implement float passed by in the Grand Day Parade Saturday.

Odin Larson, 4, watched as the Haug Implement float passed by in the Grand Day Parade Saturday.Photo by Samuel Carlson

Kenny Rusch, 4, of Cedar Mills gave Sparky the fire dog a five during the Grand Day Parade July 8.

Kenny Rusch, 4, of Cedar Mills gave Sparky the fire dog a five during the Grand Day Parade July 8.Staff photo by Ellarry Prentice

Half a Dozen Cousins won the 2017 Watercade Lip-Sync contest.

Half a Dozen Cousins won the 2017 Watercade Lip-Sync contest.Ellarry Prentice

2016 Litchfield Princess Justine Madsen, left, and 2016 Miss Litchfield Hailey Stoffer were moved to tears during their final parade as reigning royalty.

2016 Litchfield Princess Justine Madsen, left, and 2016 Miss Litchfield Hailey Stoffer were moved to tears during their final parade as reigning royalty.Staff photo by Ellarry Prentice

Litchfield Cub Scouts Pack 353 drove in style with an large-scale model of a yellow hummer in the Grand Day Parade.

Litchfield Cub Scouts Pack 353 drove in style with an large-scale model of a yellow hummer in the Grand Day Parade.Photo by Samuel Carlson

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