Visiting the Ballard Lock one might not think that over 100 years ago the first boat passed through and July 4 marks that day.

The SS Roosevelt was the first vessel to pass through the locks, leading a procession of commercial and pleasure crafts through the Lake Washington ship canal from Puget Sound to Lake Washington.

To commemorate the event, this July 9 there will be a recreation of the parade featuring historic vessels, starting in Salmon Bay and ending in Lake Union.

For more information visit makingthecut100.org/event/boat-parade/