Little Float of Horrors

A few of us from the Little Shop cast created Mackinac Island Community Theater's first Lilac Parade float. We had a blast singing our hearts out through town, and somehow managed to win the award for Best Musical Group. Hooray! Next up for our little community theater is a musical concert - Disney's Beauty and the Beast. One guess which part I plan to audition for...

A Lilac a Day, Day Twenty-one

The 2023 lilacs are looking a bit bedraggled, but that's OK as we've had three weeks full weeks to enjoy them. They're actually not completely done; some of the later blooming varieties are just starting to open. It's actually perfect timing as the Lilac Festival wraps up tomorrow after the parade.

A Lilac a Day, Day Twenty

On rainy days, the lilacs tend to droop and they just seem a little sad. Maybe they just know Lilac Festival is almost over.

A Lilac a Day, Day Ninteen

We've gotten some much needed rain this week. Most of the flowers are loving it, but the lilacs are getting a little waterlogged.

A Lilac a Day, Day Eighteen

 Lilacs,

the Lake Huron shoreline,

and a seagull -

Pure Mackinac.

A Lilac a Day, Day Seventeen

I think my favorite lilac pictures are the ones where I get multiple shades of lilacs in the same image.

A Lilac a Day, Day Sixteen

There's just something about lilacs and a bright blue sky that puts me in a good mood. Well, it might also have something to do with not having to get up for school this morning.

That's right - the Mackinac Island Public School is officially on summer vacation!

A Lilac a Day, Day Fifteen

Literally, almost everywhere you look on Mackinac right now, there are lilacs. I was worried they'd all be gone before the Lilac Festival started, but I was wrong. Lilac Festival started yesterday and they are beautiful!

A Lilac a Day, Day Fourteen

Last night we crowned the 2023 Lilac Queen. (Her name is everywhere on the web and in the newspaper,  but since she is a former student of mine I agreed to not publish her name on my blog.)  It is always wonderful when the lilacs are at their peak for the festival!

 

A Lilac a Day, Day Thirteen

This time of year it's hard to find a spot on Mackinac Island that isn't picturesque... 

A Lilac a Day, Day Twelve

The Mackinac Island Public Library is a pretty building, but it's even prettier when the lilacs are in bloom.

A Lilac a Day, Day Eleven

Sadly, I don't have any lilacs growing next to my house. Our yard just doesn't get enough sun. Luckily I can enjoy them at other people's houses...

 

A Lilac a Day, Day Ten

Lilac time is one of the prettiest times to visit Mackinac. Everywhere you look there are views like these.

A Lilac a Day, Day Nine

There are so many lilacs in Marquette Park. If you want to get pictures of them, the park is a great place to capture many different varieties in one place.

A Lilac a Day, Day Eight

These white laced lilacs are some of my favorites. This little bush is located right on the corner of Fort Street and Main Street, in Marquette Park.

A Lilac a Day, Day Seven

The weather on Mackinac Island this spring has been just glorious. It has been warm and sunny for days...

A Lilac a Day, Day Six

This lilac tree is right next to the road around the corner from my house. Even though I prefer purple lilacs to white ones, these blossoms are quite pretty.

A Lilac a Day, Day Five

I love the bright yellow centers in these lilac blossoms. There is something cute about that little pop of yellow...