I thought the Gilligan's Island float was loads of fun. After the parade I found Ginger and Mary Ann and asked if I could have my picture taken with them. They were so sorry that Gilligan and the Skipper had disappeared for the moment and couldn't be in the picture too. They came back about 15 minutes after the first picture with their fellow cast-aways and allowed me to get another photo. Sweet folks. They made my day!
When the Music Camp's float went by (the sign carriers preceded the violins) the woman standing in front of me as I watched the parade cupped her hands to her mouth and kept screaming "Sing, sing!" She finally shut up when she saw the kids playing violin on the hay bales.
Madeline Island Candles' location used to be in a small space over by Lori's Store. Although I had always meant to, I'd never been in the old space. Their new location is in a highly visible spot and you can't miss it when exiting the ferry landing. I bought a couple candles this year and they're fantastic. All candles are made of 100% natural soy wax and are hand-poured on Madeline Island.