GRAND HAVEN, Mich. - Rear Adm. Michael Parks, commander of the 9th Coast Guard District, departs the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw after participating the parade of ships held as part of the 2011 Coast Guard Festival, Aug. 1, 2011. The Coast Guard Festival is an annual celebration that honors the men and women of the Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener.