Boat parade on Lake Carlos makes a splash on the Fourth

The water was calm on Lake Darling for Sunday's boat parade. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)

By Celeste Edenloff

July 04, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Despite the wind, the water was calm on Lake Carlos near the Carlos/Darling bridge where a multitude of boats paraded to passersby. Some boats were decked out in Fourth of July decorations with red, white and blue balloons, while others simply displayed the American flag.

Tonight, Sunday, July 4, the sky will be bright with fireworks from one of the largest firework show in the area. Star Storm is set to take place over Lake Darling starting around 10 p.m.

By Celeste Edenloff

Celeste Edenloff is the special projects editor and a reporter for the Alexandria Echo Press. She has lived in the Alexandria Lakes Area since 1997. She first worked for the Echo Press as a reporter from 1999 to 2011, and returned in 2016 to once again report on the community she calls home.

Boat parade on Lake Carlos makes a splash on the Fourth

Sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s make for a great day on the water.