The 15th annual Peach Bottom Golf Cart Parade was held July 5.

Twelve decorated golf carts participated in the Independence Day tradition, some of them decked out in patriotic ribbons, streamers, and flags, event organizer Jeffrey Schaum said. Other themes included Christmas in July and Born To Be Wild Bikers.

"Spectators lined Peach Bottom Road to enjoy the spectacle," said Jeffrey. "The kids had their bags and buckets to gather up the candies tossed from the participants, and dogs enjoyed the biscuits that came their way."

The parade started at the railroad crossing at the boat launch on the south end of Peach Bottom Road. It traveled to the bridge at the intersection of Slate Hill and Peach Bottom roads, which is approximately 1 mile. There is a judging stand called The Grove near a small railyard.

Parade princess Kennedi Schaum led the procession to the judges' stand. "There were also a few bribes, but I don't think the judges could be bought," Jeffrey said.

There were two categories: patriotic and freestyle. First-place finishers were awarded a ribbon and prize money. Hot Dog Cannon - carrying Austin Coates, Shawn Beal, Sean Donaldson, Mya Knappenberger, and Toya Knappenberger - won the patriotic division. Nathan's Hotdogs captured the freestyle division with Megan McClellan, Rylee McClellan, Brayden McClellan, Colton Stump, Brian Stump, RJ Stump, and Mikaela Fisher aboard.

Second-place finishers earned a ribbon and prize money; 1908 Oldsmobile with Barry Bloch and Cindy Stukas placed second in the patriotic division. Christmas in July with Chriss and Chris Abbott were the freestyle division runner-ups.

The third-place finishers claimed a ribbon and prize money. My First Golf Cart with Dylan Berryman, McKenna Berryman, and Levi Berryman was third in the patriotic division. Born To Be Wild Bikers, carrying Joe Dynda, Jayne Dynda, Aly Dynda and Randy Reitenauer, was third in freestyle.

Mike and Chrissy Pullano provided food and drinks following the parade, and there were many door prizes awarded.