WARSAW — The rain didn’t stop Chapman Lake residents from starting Independence Day weekend off with a bang. The first ever Chapman Lake golf cart parade was held last night, June 30.

This year’s theme was “Celebrate the Lake.” Many residents embraced the theme and took a nautical approach with their golf carts. Some of the creative floats included a pirate ship, a tuber, an old wooden boat and even a shark sighting. Those who didn’t use the lake theme celebrated the holiday weekend with an American theme.

Around 25 different golf carts participated in the parade along with the Plain Township Fire Department, Kosciouscko County Sheriff’s Department and a few young bikers.