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http://thenewsdispatch.com/main.asp?Sectio...amp;TM=49815.76

6/11/2008 11:00:00 AM
Wall Gang's Annual Lake Party Planned

From Staff Reports

MICHIGAN CITY - Washington Park will be busy Saturday when The Wall Gang kicks off Michigan City's Summerfest with its annual Party by the Lake.

Starting the fest is a sign-up for the 100-mile poker run at 9 a.m. at The Harley-Davidson Shop of Michigan City, 2968 N. U.S. 421. The fee is $15 per person, which also covers entry to the lake. The party-only entry fee is $5.

A parade, escorted by the Michigan City Police Department, starts at 11 a.m. and travels north on U.S. 421 to the lakefront. The poker run starts from the lake, with the last bike out at 12:30 p.m. and the last one in by 5 p.m. Gates are open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Active military personnel get free admission to the party.

Entertainment, featuring Scream, Spellbound and The Rock Doctors, begins at 3 p.m. Other entertainment includes "Platinum Pro Wrestling" with Indy Wrestling's Erico and "The Natural" Colin Troy. Children can participate in face painting and sand sculptures.

A burn-out pit contest carries a $5 entry fee. A bike show begins at 4 p.m. The entry fee is $5.

Raffle tickets also will be available for a custom-built Indiana State Police Bike designed by Orange County Choppers. Proceeds go to ISPA to assist state troopers and their families. Tickets will be sold until Sept. 29.

Proceeds from Saturday's event will help veterans and their families. A portion of the proceeds will go to The Wall Gang Building Fund and Great Lakes Museum of Military History.