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4-year-olds Elise Carlson, left, and Morgan Johnson hold hands during the Watercade kiddie parade Saturday morning.

4-year-olds Elise Carlson, left, and Morgan Johnson hold hands during the Watercade kiddie parade Saturday morning.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Litchfield royalty from 2012-2013 hop down the beach in potato sacks during the Watercade beach party Friday night. From left to right are Litchfield Princess Brittany Hull, Miss Litchfield Kaytlin Bemis and Litchfield Princess Kaitlyn Johnson.

Litchfield royalty from 2012-2013 hop down the beach in potato sacks during the Watercade beach party Friday night. From left to right are Litchfield Princess Brittany Hull, Miss Litchfield Kaytlin Bemis and Litchfield Princess Kaitlyn Johnson.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Bright fireworks cast a glowing trail of light across Lake Ripley during the Watercade firework display Friday night.

Bright fireworks cast a glowing trail of light across Lake Ripley during the Watercade firework display Friday night.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Sophomore Mitch Evans, portraying a Persian king, and sophomore Anika Ellingson, as Scheherazade, dance amidst the Litchfield High School marching band Saturday during the Watercade Grand Day Parade.

Sophomore Mitch Evans, portraying a Persian king, and sophomore Anika Ellingson, as Scheherazade, dance amidst the Litchfield High School marching band Saturday during the Watercade Grand Day Parade.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

The six Miss Litchfield candidates duke it out in a potato sack race during the beach party Friday night. From left to right are Caitlyn Dahl, Paige Dilley, Natasha Gomez, Kate Carlson, Kristen Klaben and Malenny Kranz. Also pictured are KLFD announcers Tim Bergstrom, Randy Quitney and Aaron Imholte, and 2012-2013 Miss Litchfield Kaytlin Bemis.

The six Miss Litchfield candidates duke it out in a potato sack race during the beach party Friday night. From left to right are Caitlyn Dahl, Paige Dilley, Natasha Gomez, Kate Carlson, Kristen Klaben and Malenny Kranz. Also pictured are KLFD announcers Tim Bergstrom, Randy Quitney and Aaron Imholte, and 2012-2013 Miss Litchfield Kaytlin Bemis.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Sparkling fireworks blast over Lake Ripley during the Watercade firework display Friday night.

Sparkling fireworks blast over Lake Ripley during the Watercade firework display Friday night.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Megan Thoma, 10, Tasha Dullinger, 8, and Abby Thoma, 8, laugh as they perform “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. The girls formed a trio named “The Hippie Chicks” during the Watercade lip sync contest Saturday afternoon in Central Park. First place in the contest went to Alyssa, Braden and Ty Olson, along with Sydney, Grace and Stella Braaten, who performed “Oakridge Kids.” Second place went to Chelsea and Cali Ficker, and third place went to Kennedy Erickson, Madison Erickson, and Emily Berg.

Megan Thoma, 10, Tasha Dullinger, 8, and Abby Thoma, 8, laugh as they perform “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. The girls formed a trio named “The Hippie Chicks” during the Watercade lip sync contest Saturday afternoon in Central Park. First place in the contest went to Alyssa, Braden and Ty Olson, along with Sydney, Grace and Stella Braaten, who performed “Oakridge Kids.” Second place went to Chelsea and Cali Ficker, and third place went to Kennedy Erickson, Madison Erickson, and Emily Berg.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Members of Mill Pond Jazz Orchestra perform “What a Wonderful World” in Litchfield Central Park on Saturday. Pictured, from left to right, are Brian Daniel, John Twernbold, Brian Pearson, Steve Bresnaham, Dave Ceasar, Tim Pieh, and Mill Pond Jazz Orchestra director Mark Freitas.

Members of Mill Pond Jazz Orchestra perform “What a Wonderful World” in Litchfield Central Park on Saturday. Pictured, from left to right, are Brian Daniel, John Twernbold, Brian Pearson, Steve Bresnaham, Dave Ceasar, Tim Pieh, and Mill Pond Jazz Orchestra director Mark Freitas.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Litchfield Middle School band students form a marching band under the direction of John Twernbold for the Watercade Grand Day Parade on Saturday.

Litchfield Middle School band students form a marching band under the direction of John Twernbold for the Watercade Grand Day Parade on Saturday.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Litchfield royalty from 2012-2013 wave to the crowd gathered at Saturday’s Grand Day Parade. Pictured, from left to right, are Miss Litchfield Kaytlin Bemis, Litchfield Princess Brittany Hull and Litchfield Princess Kaitlyn Johnson. Also pictured is Watercade board member Mary Hansen and children who participated in the Prince and Princess for a Day event.

Litchfield royalty from 2012-2013 wave to the crowd gathered at Saturday’s Grand Day Parade. Pictured, from left to right, are Miss Litchfield Kaytlin Bemis, Litchfield Princess Brittany Hull and Litchfield Princess Kaitlyn Johnson. Also pictured is Watercade board member Mary Hansen and children who participated in the Prince and Princess for a Day event.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Miss Litchfield candidates and 2012-2013 royalty introduce themselves to the crowd before the Little Crow Ski Team show Sunday. Pictured, from left to right, are candidates Kristen Klaben, Kate Carlson, Paige Dilley, Natasha Gomez, Malenny Kranz and Caitlyn Dahl, Litchfield princesses Kaitlyn Johnson and Brittany Hull, and Miss Litchfield Kaytlin Bemis.

Miss Litchfield candidates and 2012-2013 royalty introduce themselves to the crowd before the Little Crow Ski Team show Sunday. Pictured, from left to right, are candidates Kristen Klaben, Kate Carlson, Paige Dilley, Natasha Gomez, Malenny Kranz and Caitlyn Dahl, Litchfield princesses Kaitlyn Johnson and Brittany Hull, and Miss Litchfield Kaytlin Bemis.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Members of the Little Crow Ski Team get some air Sunday during the ski show at Lake Ripley beach.

Members of the Little Crow Ski Team get some air Sunday during the ski show at Lake Ripley beach.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

A Volunteer of the Year award was given to Dave and Jan Schlack at the queen coronation Sunday night at Bernie Aaker Auditorium. The Watercade Board of Directors picked the Schlacks to receive the award, which is sponsored by the Minneapolis Aquatennial Association. The Schlacks were given the award for their volunteer efforts, which include volunteering for the Meeker County Food Shelf, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts, Adopt A Highway and Salvation Army, where they raise on average $17,000

A Volunteer of the Year award was given to Dave and Jan Schlack at the queen coronation Sunday night at Bernie Aaker Auditorium. The Watercade Board of Directors picked the Schlacks to receive the award, which is sponsored by the Minneapolis Aquatennial Association. The Schlacks were given the award for their volunteer efforts, which include volunteering for the Meeker County Food Shelf, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts, Adopt A Highway and Salvation Army, where they raise on average $17,000 a year for the Red Kettle Campaign. Also pictured are coronation emcees Chastity Valvick and Aaron Imholte.STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

Litchfield Rescue women's team and Litchfield Fire Department women's team face off in the first round during the water ball fight Friday at the Litchfield Fire and Rescue building on North Ramsey Avenue.

Litchfield Rescue women's team and Litchfield Fire Department women's team face off in the first round during the water ball fight Friday at the Litchfield Fire and Rescue building on North Ramsey Avenue.Photo By Joshua Anderson

A cowboy with a lasso from the “Shadows of the Old West” show walks in the Grand Day Parade.

A cowboy with a lasso from the “Shadows of the Old West” show walks in the Grand Day Parade.STAFF PHOTO BY LYLE DIEKMANN

Members of the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office mounted posse ride down the Sibley Avenue during the Grand Day Parade on Saturday.

Members of the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office mounted posse ride down the Sibley Avenue during the Grand Day Parade on Saturday.STAFF PHOTO BY LYLE DIEKMANN

A clown hands out candy on the Watercade Grand Day Parade route Saturday.

A clown hands out candy on the Watercade Grand Day Parade route Saturday.STAFF PHOTO BY LYLE DIEKMANN

  • From enjoying a brat at Center National Bank on Thursday to cheering on the candidates at the queen coronation Sunday night, people celebrating Litchfield’s Watercade kept busy the entire weekend.

    This year’s winning numbers for the Watercade button drawing are 69, 72 and 921. All Watercade buttons are numbered, and anyone with a button containing one of the winning numbers qualifies for a $100 prize. Winners can contact a Watercade Board member to claim the prize.

    Find more Watercade pictures in the Watercade 2013 gallery at http://photos.independentreview.net.  

    Copyright 2013 Litchfield Independent Review/Crow River Media/Media News Group.

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