Despite the downpour, Honeymoon Bay and Cowichan Lake residents, along with visitors to the area, made the best of the festivities that took place on Saturday, June 30.
Dean Matzler, or “Funky Dean” as he is known, of the Coffee Mill in Honeymoon Bay waves as he passes by in his car, decorated west coast style for the parade.
Mike Lees waits patiently, along with other members of the Cowichan Valley ATV Club, for the parade to begin.
Axel Hunter Statton rings the bell at the Honeymoon Bay Market. Statton was also seen later, in the parade, riding along with Funky Dean in the Coffee Mill float/car.
Sydney Allan, the 2012 Lady of the Lake first princess, works with second princess Nikki Gibson, and Lady of the Lake Alicia Fall to put together the Lake Cowichan float for the parade. Being as this was the first time setting up the float for these three girls, they arrived early at the marshalling to make sure everything was perfect.
Kiely Toivonen throws an almost perfect score in the bean bag toss, one of the many games taking place at the Honeymoon Bay Hall, and wins herself a prize.
Bonnie Patten holds up a tray of sprouts she and her husband sell out of their stand The Back Alley Boutique, located in the Honeymoon Bay Market.
Vira Crane takes care of Uncle Art’s Preserves booth, also located in the market.
Peggy Belanger and Marian Bates sell 50/50 tickets at the Honeymoon Bay Hall during the games festivities.
Asaya Pynn attempts to use her feet to pull five prizes out of a small kiddy pool in 30 seconds.
Brooklyn Close wins himself a prize with his steady hand and sharp aim at the Balloon Pop game.
Later in the evening, residents and visitors enjoyed music in Central Park and the fireworks put on by the Honeymoon Bay Fire Department.
