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PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Golf Cart Parade


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 19, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Golf Cart Parade
John and Millie Emond, as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and Bill Crocker play dress up for their neighbors.
John and Millie Emond, as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and Bill Crocker play dress up for their neighbors.
Robert Donnelly shows off his hot rod golf cart while waiting to drive around the Horseshoe Cove community.
Robert Donnelly shows off his hot rod golf cart while waiting to drive around the Horseshoe Cove community.
Donna Amsden and her niece Maxine Teachout enjoy the view of the other brightly-lit carts.
Donna Amsden and her niece Maxine Teachout enjoy the view of the other brightly-lit carts.
Aline and Norman Susie get into character.
Aline and Norman Susie get into character.
Front: Karen and Terry Cole; Back: Ellie Davis and Jessica Dershowitz.
Front: Karen and Terry Cole; Back: Ellie Davis and Jessica Dershowitz.
Buddy and Shadow cheer from the sidewalk.
Buddy and Shadow cheer from the sidewalk.
Horseshoe Cove Activity Director Carol Lindhorst and Gene Gelinas enjoy the sights.
Horseshoe Cove Activity Director Carol Lindhorst and Gene Gelinas enjoy the sights.

 

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