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PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Christmas Golf Cart Parade


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:00 p.m. December 18, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Christmas Golf Cart Parade
Jan and Gene Albrycht show off their gingerbread house — a staple in the parade.
Jan and Gene Albrycht show off their gingerbread house — a staple in the parade.
George Allen watches Janet Gelinas and Helen Allen get into character.
George Allen watches Janet Gelinas and Helen Allen get into character.
Bea Blanco and Doris Proulx have Terry Cole as their chauffeur.
Bea Blanco and Doris Proulx have Terry Cole as their chauffeur.
Bernie Warren and Norman Dion wait for the parade to start.
Bernie Warren and Norman Dion wait for the parade to start.
The horse drawn carriage is among the parade's oldest carts.
The horse drawn carriage is among the parade's oldest carts.
Chris Wirth and Robert Donnely cozy up in their golf cart.
Chris Wirth and Robert Donnely cozy up in their golf cart.
Bud Smith, Louise and Michael Gravel and Linda Smith showcase a brightly-lit cart.
Bud Smith, Louise and Michael Gravel and Linda Smith showcase a brightly-lit cart.
Mike Zinkas plays the Grinch.
Mike Zinkas plays the Grinch.
Marge VanRenterghem and Verla Lashbrook love holiday accessories.
Marge VanRenterghem and Verla Lashbrook love holiday accessories.
Jan and Gary Mast turned their cart into a Christmas tree.
Jan and Gary Mast turned their cart into a Christmas tree.
Sisters Ann Herbert and Beverly Collins show off their winter wonderland.
Sisters Ann Herbert and Beverly Collins show off their winter wonderland.
John and Millie Emond play Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
John and Millie Emond play Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Dave Engle and Ray Kellenberger show off their John Deere pride.
Dave Engle and Ray Kellenberger show off their John Deere pride.
Helene and Charles Goetschius drive a fire department-themed cart.
Helene and Charles Goetschius drive a fire department-themed cart.
Adam and Jacob Kellenberger hitch a hide on the cart turned tractor.
Adam and Jacob Kellenberger hitch a hide on the cart turned tractor.
Buddy Brunson plays a conductor beside his train.
Buddy Brunson plays a conductor beside his train.
Mugs enjoys the parade from the sidelines with friends.
Mugs enjoys the parade from the sidelines with friends.
Ann Herbert and Beverly Collins are Dr. Seuss characters for the night.
Ann Herbert and Beverly Collins are Dr. Seuss characters for the night.
Diane and David Childs show off their costumes inside their pumpkin golf cart.
Diane and David Childs show off their costumes inside their pumpkin golf cart.
Sassy cozies up with Judy Lamberth and Elaine Miller before the parade starts.
Sassy cozies up with Judy Lamberth and Elaine Miller before the parade starts.

 

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