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Wellman 4th of July
Like the grand finale of a fireworks show (which was cancelled in Wellman to protect the soggy golf course where the sparklers are launched), buckets of candy flooded the downtown street at the end of the parade.
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It wouldn’t be a Wellman parade without tractors and horses.
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Although it sprinkled beforehand, rain held off during the morning parade hour, and spectators filled the streets of Wellman, many dressed in red, white, and blue. The event was enjoyed by all ages.
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Although it sprinkled beforehand, rain held off during the morning parade hour, and spectators filled the streets of Wellman, many dressed in red, white, and blue. The event was enjoyed by all ages.
Cheryl Allen/THE NEWS
A pair of young future firefighters enjoyed a ride on the truck.
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These ladies riding the KC Tree Service (Wellman) float tossed spectators much-desired sweets.
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The Mid-Prairie Dance Team showed school spirit as they passed by City Hall.
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The staff of Federation Bank in Wellman rode inflatable chickens through the city streets.
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This pair of young patriots got the Independence Day fun started as participants in the Kiddie Parade.
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Alberta Walker, long-time volunteer for the Goodwin Dining Center and Wellman Historical Society, was this year’s Grand Marshal.
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The Grand Marshal got a sweet ride in that jammin’ pink Jeep Wellman residents know well.
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The Mid-Prairie marching band, conducted by David Kunz.
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Veterans with Richmond AmVets Post 107 followed by scouts led the way through downtown Wellman.
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Singing the national anthem at the start of the parade.
