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Hometown

SPIRIT

Huntington Woods parade
exemplifies American pride.

Jeff Aisen of Huntington Woods portrays Uncle Sam in the parade.

KERI GUTEN COHEN

Story Development Editor

AMY KESSLER

Photographer

Joan and David Schwartz of Huntington Woods pull Noah Pike in
his decorated wagon.

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, or 34 years, the Huntington Woods
parade has been a symbol of
American pride and spirit. This year
was no exception. Residents and friends
turned out to celebrate the Independence -
Day holiday on Sunday, July 3, in small-
town tradition — with homemade floats,
strolling politicians, kids in wagons and fun
for all.
The theme this year was "Stars and
Stripes." Parade Grand Marshall was Milt
Wilcox and his award-winning Big Jumping
Dog, Sparky Anderson.
Of course, the parade wouldn't have been

complete without Huntington Woods resi-
dent Charlie Marcuse, the Singing Hot Dog
Man, a fixture at Comerica Park, and Uncle
Sam, portrayed for the last 15 years by Jeff
Aisen.
The parade also was the time to celebrate
all that's good in Huntington Woods. For
example, twins Beth and Renee Mikon, who
head to the University of Michigan this fall,
were awarded the city's Virginia Jones Spirit
Award for their involvement and dedication
to the city; the Berkley High School
Marching Band provided spirited music;
and volunteers passed out seeds to plant,
courtesy of the city's environmental advisory
board.
And, perhaps best of all, the weather
cooperated. ❑

Charlie Marcuse of Huntington Woods, the
Singing Hot Dog Man, struts his stuff during
the parade.

Renee and Beth Mikon of Huntington
Woods display their spirit awards.

Jenny Pollack and Hannah Moiseev, both of Huntington Woods,
lead off the Berkley High School Marching Band.

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