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Photos by Vicki L. George
July 5, 2023
Lakehills parade delivers a high ol’ time
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
The American Legion Post 410, in Lakehills, held their annual Fourth of July Parade on the morning of the fourth. About two dozen entries, plus fire trucks from Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department, followed the route down PR 37 from St. Victor’s Chapel past Legion Drive.
The honorable Grand Marshal, riding in an Army Jeep, was Stanley Phillips, a World War II veteran. Phillips, 98 years old, was accompanied by his wife, Cappi, who rode in the pickup behind her husband.
With horns and sirens blaring, and with a huge crowd along the road, the participants threw out beads and candy, delighting the spectators along the way.
The prizes were done a little differently this year, with three places and one special, and each received a trophy. First Place went to Art Imell, a speed boat racer. Second Place went to the Republican Women’s organization. Third Place was won with a vintage turquoise Thunderbird. The special was for the Most Patriotic and went to Ron Bird, driving a flag laden jeep, with a sign reading, “Long may she wave!”
The parade was followed by the chicken and sausage barbecue meal, with the serving line snaking around the room and out the door into the parking lot. Music and dancing in the gazebo was provided by B-17 and Frank Castro. Delicious desserts were provided by the Legion Auxiliary.
For more information, stop by the Legion at 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills or by calling 830-612-1034. They are open to the public Fridays through Wednesdays, from 3 to 8+ p.m. They can also be followed on Facebook.
The honorable Grand Marshal, riding in an Army Jeep, was Stanley Phillips, a World War II veteran. Phillips, 98 years old, was accompanied by his wife, Cappi, who rode in the pickup behind her husband.
With horns and sirens blaring, and with a huge crowd along the road, the participants threw out beads and candy, delighting the spectators along the way.
The prizes were done a little differently this year, with three places and one special, and each received a trophy. First Place went to Art Imell, a speed boat racer. Second Place went to the Republican Women’s organization. Third Place was won with a vintage turquoise Thunderbird. The special was for the Most Patriotic and went to Ron Bird, driving a flag laden jeep, with a sign reading, “Long may she wave!”
The parade was followed by the chicken and sausage barbecue meal, with the serving line snaking around the room and out the door into the parking lot. Music and dancing in the gazebo was provided by B-17 and Frank Castro. Delicious desserts were provided by the Legion Auxiliary.
For more information, stop by the Legion at 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills or by calling 830-612-1034. They are open to the public Fridays through Wednesdays, from 3 to 8+ p.m. They can also be followed on Facebook.