Rain doesn’t deter 9th annual Golf Cart Parade

The 9th annual Golf Cart Parade and Toy Drive was held on Sunday, Dec. 8, sponsored by the Street Carts of Canyon Lake and organized by club President Mike Shroyer.

Despite the inclement weather, more than 75 carts participated in the parade and thousands of spectators lined the parade route to cheer on the decorative carts as they passed by.

Canyon Lake Fire Station 60 led the procession down Canyon Lake Drive to East Port Park where the Elsinore High School marching band greeted participants with holiday music as they arrived. The POA passed out free cookies and 15 gallons of hot chocolate. The Lighthouse Restaurant offered hot dogs and chili for purchase.

According to Mike, there was a shortage on the number of toys donated this year. Mike has set up a toy donation box at the lodge for those who would like to donate a toy.

This year’s parade winners are as follows:

Clark Griswold (Best Overall)

Angie and Mike Bazaldua: Minions

Best Theme

Tricia and Craig Brown: Ski Boat

Heath Ivers: Baseball Cap

Debi and Ruben Gonzalez: Nightmare Before Christmas

Best Lights

Nancy and Ted Horton: Butterfly
Kelly and Steve Hauger: Canyon Lake Logo
Sheryl and Mike Thomas: Christmas Tree
Dan Todd: Snoopy Sleigh

Traditional

Ryan Beaudry: Santa Sleigh
Bishop McKinley: Christmas Spirit
Robert Mora and Lainey Cooney: Santa Sleigh

Most Outrageous

Janette and Dwayne Cohoon: Snowflakes and Snowmen
Justin Mollicone: Olaf

Photo by Donna Ritchie

Photo by Donna Ritchie

Photo by Donna Ritchie

Photo by Donna Ritchie