{"id":2837,"date":"2026-07-06T21:08:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2837"},"modified":"2026-07-06T21:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:08:27","slug":"lake-murray-parade-winner-disqualified-for-offensive-flag-what-did-it-say-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2837","title":{"rendered":"Lake Murray parade winner disqualified for \u2018offensive\u2019 flag. What did it say?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lake Murray\u2019s Fourth of July boat parade returned in 2026 after a brief hiatus. It wasn\u2019t without controversy.<\/p>\n

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The first place winner, Todd Grubbs, was quickly disqualified Sunday for a flag that parade organizers deemed \u201coffensive.\u201d Grubbs told The State it was handled \u201cvery wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Lake Murray boat parade is an annual event where boaters deck out their vessels in red, white and blue for Independence Day and cruise from Bomb Island to the dam for the chance to win a cash prize. It is sponsored by The Wacky Wednesday Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting The Nancy K. Perry Children\u2019s Shelter in Lexington County, along with The Spirit of Lake Murray and Lake Murray Boat Tours.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFollowing the conclusion of the 4 of July Boat Parade and the initial announcement of the winners, it was brought to our attention the the (sic) vessel awarded first place was flying an offensive flag that does not align with Wacky Wednesday Foundation\u2019s standards,\u201d organizers posted on parade\u2019s Facebook event page.<\/p>\n

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The judges missed the flag during the live event, organizers wrote. They did not describe the flag.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis event was designed to be a family friendly occasion for the entire lake community,\u201d organizers wrote. \u201cThe initial winning vessel has been disqualified and the prize has been revoked. Subsequent places will move up in the rankings. We take full responsibility for failing to spot this in real time and apologize to our community and fellow boaters who may be upset by this oversight.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Grubbs told The State he wasn\u2019t there to win or collect a prize, his was just \u201cliving his life\u201d and \u201ctrying to keep a good sense of humor.\u201d But he said he and his family were insulted under an online post, he said. By the time it was removed, \u201cthe damage was done.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Grubbs also took to social media to share his thoughts on his disqualification.<\/p>\n

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According to a picture posted by Grubbs on Facebook, he flew a flag that read \u201cShow me your butthole,\u201d along with an American flag and a number of other adornments.<\/p>\n

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