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4th of July Weekend at Belle Maer Proves
Magical and Memorable for All Ages

24th Annual Fireworks Display
a Hit for Young and Old

Maybe it was the weather, which was, in a word, perfect. There was a 100% chance of blue sky and balmy temperatures, and virtually NO chance of precipitation. The only issue was the westerly breeze, which was enough to give boaters the occasional docking challenge. But other than that, the weather was SO nice it made us all a little giddy. For days!

The weekend's events got started on Saturday, July 3rd, with the 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. With some 14 vessels and a lot of youthful enthusiasm, there was no shortage of excitement (laughter AND tears), as you would expect in any bona fide competition. Well, this wasn't exactly the Port Huron to Mackinaw race, but it was awesome nonetheless.

The 4th of July dawned sunny, bright and very warm (what else?), and there was a buzz around the marina as participants readied their golf carts for another growing event: the Annual 4th of July Golf Cart Parade. From pirates (4th of July pirates?) to scallywags to patriots, dozens and dozens of golf carts got in on the action. Horns honked along the route as kids threw candy, and others partook in an occasional adult beverage. What a blast!

But the REAL blast came at dusk during the Belle Maer/MacRay Harbor 24th Annual Fireworks Display. The balmy weather may have accounted for the turnout of spectators and boats that crowded Anchor Bay. As always, the display was spectacular, with some 1,200 shells exploding in dizzying combinations. And it was all capped off with another incredible finale during which more than 600 shells were lighted on the barge. Wow, what a day… what a weekend!

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Emergency Telephone Numbers

It might be a good idea to print, clip and save these emergency telephone numbers and keep them in a place where they're easy to find. Let family members know where they are so they can get to them quickly in case the need arises:

General Emergencies: 911
Belle Maer Security: (586) 465-4536
Marina Security Dispatch: (586) 803-0003
Sheriff's Marine Division: (586) 469-5803
Macomb County Sheriff: (586) 469-5151
Harrison Twp Fire Department: (586) 466-1450

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