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The theme of this year’s Summerfest parade was ‘50 Years of the Chi-Cheemaun.’
A truck pull was added to the roster of Summerfest events this year. photos by Alicia McCutcheonNicole Turner, the sole female driver in the smash-up derby, waves to the crowd.Bradley Stapleton, centre, driving on behalf of E. Corbiere and Sons, won the smash-up derby. He is flanked by Lion President Lisa Hallaert, left, and pit crew Dawson Campbell.The Lions Pavilion provided live entertainment all Summerfest long.New this year to the smash-up derby was a minivan class.Turf was flying at the annual smash-up derby.The crew of No. 9 show off their derby car in the Summerfest parade.Summerfesters wave to the crowd during the Saturday morning parade.Action gets underway at the Jim Case Memorial ball tournament. The team Ice Cold Pitchers won the tournament. Amaze N Fun provided bouncy fun for the littles in the kids’ zone. The second heat of the smash-up derby was one for the ages.