| 🚤🌊 2025 Mini Boat Parade at Flood Zone Brewery
Let’s Make Waves for a Good Cause!
Mark your calendars! It’s almost time for one of our favorite local traditions: the 2025 Mini Boat Parade at Flood Zone Brewery in Union Bridge, Maryland, raising funds for the New Windsor and Union Bridge Fire Departments.
For six years, Flood Zone Brewery has hosted this vibrant, fun-filled event to support those who protect our community. The New Windsor Fire Department would like to thank the Flood Zone Brewery for their years of support.
Honoring a Hometown Hero: Mr. Howard Cassell Roop
This year’s New Windsor Fire Department entry honors Mr. Howard Cassell Roop, a charter member of the department and a cornerstone of our town. Many remember Mr. Roop as the proud owner of Roop’s Grocery Store (now Uncle Matty’s Eatery), but his service extended far beyond our small town.
During World War II, Mr. Roop served bravely in the United States Coast Guard Merchant Marines, ensuring critical supplies reached Allied Forces while aboard Liberty Ships, including the Aedanus Burke, John Gibbon, and George E. Hale. His courage under dangerous conditions helped keep the lifelines open for freedom and peace.
In recognition of his faithful service, Mr. Roop received the Presidential Testimonial Letter, Victory Medal, Honorable Service Button, and the Merchant Marine Emblem—a testament to a life of dedication to community and country.
🗓️ Boat Week Details: July 16–20
🚢 Vote for Your Favorite Boat!
Support your favorite mini boats and your local fire departments:
✅ Vote using cash, check, credit card, or add it to your tab (write your boat number on your receipt and drop it in the voting slot).
✅ Friends and family out of town? Share the online voting link starting Wednesday at 4 PM:
🌐 www.floodzonebrewery.com/boatparade
🎨 Thursday, July 17: Paint Night & Cornhole
🖌️ Cre8 It Paint Night Fundraiser | 6:30–8:30 PM
All proceeds benefit the fire departments. To sign up, email cre8itwithstacey@gmail.com or text 443-605-5798.
🎯 Stay for Cornhole Tournament Night | 6–9 PM
Challenge your friends, enjoy the evening, and support a worthy cause!
💦 Friday & Saturday: Dunk Tank Challenge
Who will you dunk to raise funds for your local heroes?
Friday (5–7 PM): Firefighters in the tank
Saturday (2–5 PM): Flood Zone staff take the plunge
💧 $10 for 5 throws—laugh, cheer, and splash for a good cause!
🍳 Sunday, July 20: Breakfast, Boats & Bagpipes
Start the final day of Boat Week with Breakfast at Flood Zone (8 AM–12 PM) while enjoying a last look at the creative boat entries.
⏰ Voting closes at 3:00 PM.
🚒 At ~4:00 PM, fire trucks and a bagpiper will arrive for the awards ceremony:
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place boats (most votes and sponsorships combined).
🔥 Then, watch as the departments compete for the prestigious Agnes Cup!
❤️ Thank You for Supporting Those Who Serve
The New Windsor Fire Department extends our deepest gratitude to the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose generosity keeps this tradition alive and our community strong.
Please support these local businesses that support us:
Deborah Hossler, President, ACCVESA
Performance Food Service
APS Firehouse Alerting
Babylon Vault Company
Lone Star Barbeque
Wastler Auto Service, LLC
A & W Country Meats
Crouse Ford Sales, Inc
Melissa Divers-Reed Re/Max Solutions
Wantz Chevrolet, Inc
Cassell's Kids - Mike, Neal, Kim & Todd Roop
Tim Crews Plumbing Service, LLC
Shannon-Baum Signs
Uniontown Ag Services
Logues, Inc
Springdale Village
Yox Customs, Inc
Jesco Training Associates, LLC
R U Snappy, Inc
Rickell Construction, LLC
Condon Excavation, LLC
Burgan Inc, Plumbing Services
Good Friday Farms, LLC
Hoober, Inc
Carroll Occupational Health
New Windsor Lions Club
Hartzler Funeral Home, P.A.
Eclectic Motor Company
Rosa Heating & Cooling
Robin Ford Building & Remodeling, Inc
Blush Studio
Ichabods Tree Experts
Lentzners Auto Repair
Sterling Quality Water
🎉 Let’s Make This Year a Splash!
Bring your family, tell your friends, and help us make the 2025 Mini Boat Parade the best one yet. Together, we’ll keep our traditions alive, honor those who served, and support the firefighters who protect our community every day.
Stay tuned to our Facebook and website for updates, and we can’t wait to see you at Flood Zone Brewery! |
