Aaron G. Fitterer - Realtor

07/09/2026

🇺🇸 The votes are in! 🚤🏆

A huge congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Moses Lake – America’s 250th Boat Parade!

🏆 Judges’ Choice Award (TIE!)
🚤 Boat #255 and Boat #254

We never expected a tie! After reviewing the scores, both boats earned the exact same total score despite receiving different scoring marks, making them our inaugural Judges’ Choice Co-Champions.

🎁 Boat #255 receives the YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 2.0.

🎉 Boat #254 will also receive a special Judges’ Choice award of their choice!

🏆 People’s Choice Award
🚤 Boat #259
🎁 Winner of the Traeger Ranger Portable Wood Pellet Grill

Thank you to every participant who decorated a boat, every spectator who came out to cheer us on, and everyone who voted! Seeing hundreds of people along the shoreline waving and celebrating together made this event something truly special. We also had many boaters celebrating with us and joining the parade along the route, making for an unforgettable evening on Moses Lake.

A special thank you to Camas Cove Cellars for hosting our judging, allowing us to set sail from your incredible venue, and providing live music, great food, and a wonderful atmosphere throughout the afternoon. Your support and partnership helped make this event possible!

For a first-year event, I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Like any new tradition, we learned a few things along the way. Next year, we’ll likely shorten the route a bit and set sail a little earlier to make the experience even better!

The best part? We’ve already had people commit to participating next year!

My goal is to continue growing this event into a community tradition that celebrates Moses Lake, brings people together on the water, and showcases one of our area’s greatest assets.

If you’d like to participate next year or share your ideas and feedback, I’d love to hear from you!

📧 [email protected]

Thank you again for helping make the first annual Moses Lake – America’s 250th Boat Parade such a memorable success.

See you on the water next year! 🇺🇸🚤

07/04/2026

🇺🇸THE BOATS ARE ARRIVING!🇺🇸
Judging is NOW OPEN at Camas Cove Cellars!

🏆 Vote for the People’s Choice!
📸 Snap a photo of your favorite decorated boat and:
• Tag it with
OR
• Email your vote to [email protected]

🚤 Decorated your boat but don’t have plans?
There’s still time! Swing by Camas Cove Estate Winery and we’ll get you registered before 5:00 PM.

🌙 Then join us again tonight!
Meet back at Camas Cove before 8:00 PM as we launch the Moonlight Parade around Moses Lake in celebration of America’s 250th Birthday! 🇺🇸✨

See you on the water!

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 MOSES LAKE – AMERICA’S 250TH BOAT PARADE ROUTE 🇺🇸

We’re excited to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with an evening of patriotism, community, and fun on the waters of Moses Lake!

Beginning at Camas Cove Cellars (🇺🇸 icon) and ending near Blue Heron Park (💥 icon).

⚓ Important Safety Information:
This map is provided as a general guide only and is not intended for navigation.

All participants are solely responsible for the safe operation of their vessel and must:
* Know the capabilities and draft of their boat.
* Watch for shallow water, sandbars, submerged hazards, docks, and other vessels.
* Observe all posted speed limits and no-wake zones where applicable.
* Use caution around bridges and verify adequate vertical clearance for your vessel, including towers, canopies, antennas, flags, and decorations.
* Maintain a safe following distance and be courteous to other boaters.
* Be prepared for changing weather, wind, waves, and water conditions.
* Follow all applicable federal, state, and local boating laws.
* Operate at a safe speed 10mph or less for the parade.
Participants are encouraged to remain close to the parade route, but may safely deviate from it at any time if necessary to avoid hazards or navigate safely.
By participating, each operator acknowledges they are participating voluntarily and assume all risks associated with operating their vessel. The event organizers, sponsors, and participating businesses are not responsible for damage, injury, accidents, or losses that may occur before, during, or after the event.

Let’s make this a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for everyone on the water!

🇺🇸💥We can’t wait to see your patriotic boats on July 4th!🇺🇸💥

06/30/2026

🚨 DUE TO OVERWHELMING INTEREST… REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JULY 1! 🇺🇸🚤

The Moses Lake – America’s 250th Boat Parade is shaping up to be even bigger than I ever imagined, and I’d love for you to be part of this new community tradition!

Whether you have a fishing boat, pontoon, wake boat, ski boat, sailboat, personal watercraft, kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, decorate it in your most patriotic red, white, and blue for a chance to win some great prizes!

🏆 Judges’ Choice Award
🎁 YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 2.0

🏆 People’s Choice Award
🎁 Traeger Ranger Portable Wood Pellet Grill

📅 Saturday, July 4

🕒 Judging: 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Camas Cove Estate Winery

🌙 Moonlight Parade: 8:00 PM

After judging, we’ll gather for a patriotic evening cruise around Moses Lake as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday together!

Registration is FREE!

📧 To register, email [email protected] to receive your contestant number and event information.

Even if you’re not participating, come out, cheer on the boats from shore, and celebrate with our community!

The parade route is still being finalized, but you’ll be able to cheer on participants from Peninsula Park, Montlake Park, the sand dunes, Neppel Park, Cascade Park, Blue Heron Park, and many of our amazing local businesses along the route!

Please help spread the word by sharing this post, and don’t forget to tag your photos and videos with so everyone can enjoy the celebration.

🇺🇸 Let’s make history together and create a new Fourth of July tradition for Moses Lake! 🇺🇸

Organized & Sponsored by
Aaron G. Fitterer
Your Local & Trusted Realtor

06/13/2026

🇺🇸 MOSES LAKE, Wa. - AMERICA’S 250th BOAT PARADE 🇺🇸

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary of Freedom on the waters of Moses Lake!

Decorate your boat, pontoon, jet boat, sailboat, personal watercraft, or human-powered craft in the most patriotic way possible for a chance to win fantastic prizes and local bragging rights!

🏆 PRIZES

⭐ Judges’ Choice
YETI® Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 2.0

⭐ People’s Choice
Traeger Ranger Portable Wood Pellet Grill

📍 LOCATION
Moses Lake, Washington

📅 DATE
Saturday, July 4th

🚤 HOW TO ENTER
Email: [email protected] by June 29th to receive your contestant number.

All participants should cruise by CCamas Cove CellarsEstate Winery for judging between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

🍷 LIVE MUSIC & WINE
Camas Cove Estate Winery will be hosting City Blues!

Stop by to enjoy live music, great wine, and view the decorated boats as they compete for the top prizes.

🌅 PARADE OF LIGHTS
At 8:00 PM, participants will gather at Camas Cove Estate Winery and set sail for a patriotic moonlight cruise around Moses Lake in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary!

Bring your lights, your flags, and your American spirit as we create a spectacular display across the lake!

👀 Spectators are encouraged to watch from the shoreline, public parks, waterfront businesses, or from the water.

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More details, route information, and announcements coming soon!

Sponsored & Organized By:

Aaron Fitterer
“Your Trusted Local Realtor”

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