Anderson, IN
Midnight Parade
July 4, 2007

This year there was quite a twist on the Endeavour's participation in the Midnight  Parade.  The Anderson Elks announced that this was their last year to run the parade, so they asked if anyone would step up to continue the 30+ year tradition.  Stacy Mulder invited the Endeaour take on this task, and we accepted with enthusiasm.  In addition to running the parade, Gary Barclay made sure the Endeavour was represented in the event by creating a float celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. 

Photos from the Tuesday, July 3rd issue of the Anderson Herald Bulletin. Photos by John Cleary.		Gary after the trim
Preparing C-3P0	Final touches for the Death Star.	Getting the float together.
The Endeavour float characters.	Endeavour members as spectators.	Endeavour members as spectators.
Excited about the cool shirts.	A small representation of the force that is the Endeavour.	Two generations of workers.
The USMC.	The Judges.	One of the many characters in the parade.
.Our fearless leader making last-minute checks.	Mark and Roy were the announcers.	Dick Dunn making sure everything is going good.
The Highland High School bagpipes and drums	The Anderson Marching Indians.	Gathering for the finale.
Endeavour members as spectators.	Another parade character.	The start of the Endeavour float.
The Return of the Jedi's Sister	The action-packed Endeavour float.	A few of the many characters on the float.
Storm troopers brought up the rear.	The spoils of all Gary's hard work.	A close-up of the trophy.