Stokes celebrates Independence Day
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At least 750 people gathered at Lions Park on July 2 to take part in what has become Walnut Cove’s signature event for the summer—“Be the First to Celebrate the 4th.” The annual gathering is sponsored by the Town of Walnut Cove. The Walnut Cove Lions Club provided concessions, selling hot dogs, drinks and sno-cones.
At least 750 people gathered at Lions Park on July 2 to take part in what has become Walnut Cove’s signature event for the summer—“Be the First to Celebrate the 4th.” The annual gathering is sponsored by the Town of Walnut Cove. The Walnut Cove Lions Club provided concessions, selling hot dogs, drinks and sno-cones.
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The fireworks display at Recreation Acres in King went on despite the late afternoon storms that rushed through the area, knocking out power in some locations and bringing much-needed rain.
The fireworks display at Recreation Acres in King went on despite the late afternoon storms that rushed through the area, knocking out power in some locations and bringing much-needed rain.
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Red, white and blue were the prevailing colors among spectators in King on Monday night. The Fourth of July celebration at Recreation Acres drew perhaps a few thousand spectators (including pets) to King. They lined the streets throughout the town to watch the annual fireworks show.
Red, white and blue were the prevailing colors among spectators in King on Monday night. The Fourth of July celebration at Recreation Acres drew perhaps a few thousand spectators (including pets) to King. They lined the streets throughout the town to watch the annual fireworks show.
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These young fellows enjoyed playing in the dusk—one with sparklers—on the King Public Library lawn as they waited for the fireworks display to begin at Recreation Acres. There was no musical entertainment at Central Park this year—just vivid fireworks as dark fell.
These young fellows enjoyed playing in the dusk—one with sparklers—on the King Public Library lawn as they waited for the fireworks display to begin at Recreation Acres. There was no musical entertainment at Central Park this year—just vivid fireworks as dark fell.
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Bertie Sizemore was one of the three “Queens of Quaker Gap” who headed up the first ever Quaker Gap Parade. The other two were Nina Tedder and June Tedder. These three ladies are the oldest members of the Quaker Gap Community Association which organized and sponsored the parade.
Bertie Sizemore was one of the three “Queens of Quaker Gap” who headed up the first ever Quaker Gap Parade. The other two were Nina Tedder and June Tedder. These three ladies are the oldest members of the Quaker Gap Community Association which organized and sponsored the parade.
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The Quaker Gap Parade consisted of more than just cars and firetrucks. There were bikes, horses and even this patriotic-themed goat among the 32 entries. Post-parade games and a picnic had been planned at the Quaker Gap Community Center.
The Quaker Gap Parade consisted of more than just cars and firetrucks. There were bikes, horses and even this patriotic-themed goat among the 32 entries. Post-parade games and a picnic had been planned at the Quaker Gap Community Center.
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Spectators gathered on the sides of Flat Shoals Road, awaiting the arrival of the Quaker Gap parade. Parade organizers estimated that between 250-300 people lined the road to watch the procession from Quaker Gap Baptist Church to Quaker Gap Community Center.
Spectators gathered on the sides of Flat Shoals Road, awaiting the arrival of the Quaker Gap parade. Parade organizers estimated that between 250-300 people lined the road to watch the procession from Quaker Gap Baptist Church to Quaker Gap Community Center.
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Boy Scouts ready their float in the Quaker Gap Baptist Church parking lot on Monday afternoon. They were preparing to take off in the inaugural Quaker Gap Fourth of July Parade. Their float exhibited the parade’s theme of “Proud to Be an American.”
Boy Scouts ready their float in the Quaker Gap Baptist Church parking lot on Monday afternoon. They were preparing to take off in the inaugural Quaker Gap Fourth of July Parade. Their float exhibited the parade’s theme of “Proud to Be an American.”
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Old, classic cars helped decorate the parade route in Quaker Gap as the parade began at 4 p.m. People of all ages, including this young man on his bike, participated in this inaugural event. Organizer Dave Tedder reports that the event “went off without a hitch,” thanks to the Stokes County Sheriff’s Department, Sauratown and South Stokes fire departments and the NC Highway Patrol.
Old, classic cars helped decorate the parade route in Quaker Gap as the parade began at 4 p.m. People of all ages, including this young man on his bike, participated in this inaugural event. Organizer Dave Tedder reports that the event “went off without a hitch,” thanks to the Stokes County Sheriff’s Department, Sauratown and South Stokes fire departments and the NC Highway Patrol.
Leslie Bray/The Stokes News-- Luke Skywalker and Jimi Hendrix would’ve been proud of this young man at Walnut Cove’s Fourth of July celebration. He used his light saber as a guitar during the musical segment of the show. As darkness fell, a spectacular fireworks display was put on by Hale Artificier, a company out of Lexington, NC. The event is paid for by the Town of Walnut Cove Events Budget.
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This lady left her lawn chair to move to the music of “Jaxson Jill,” a band which played classic rock from the ‘70’s-‘90’s at Walnut Cove’s Independence Day celebration on Saturday night. Before this band, the Tyler Nail Band entertained the crowd with the sounds of folk, old country and a blend of other music. Between bands, “Once Upon a Blue Ridge” (a drama group) performed, with theatrical audience participation for children.
This lady left her lawn chair to move to the music of “Jaxson Jill,” a band which played classic rock from the ‘70’s-‘90’s at Walnut Cove’s Independence Day celebration on Saturday night. Before this band, the Tyler Nail Band entertained the crowd with the sounds of folk, old country and a blend of other music. Between bands, “Once Upon a Blue Ridge” (a drama group) performed, with theatrical audience participation for children.
Leslie Bray/The Stokes News
Fireworks and sparklers like this one in the parking lot of the King Public Library lit up the sky all over King on Independence Day. Areas around Recreation Acres were crowded with spectators in lawn chairs, on blankets or in vehicles.
Fireworks and sparklers like this one in the parking lot of the King Public Library lit up the sky all over King on Independence Day. Areas around Recreation Acres were crowded with spectators in lawn chairs, on blankets or in vehicles.
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