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Published by Cape Gazette, 2018-07-06 12:07:44

Fourth Fun

Cape Region events celebrate Independence Day

Keywords: Fourth of July,July 4th,Independence Day,Delaware,Rehoboth Beach,Lewes

18 FRIDAY, JULY 6 - MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 NEWS Cape Gazette

RED, WHITE & BOOM!

Fourth fun

Cape Region events
celebrate Independence Day

By Cape Gazette staff
[email protected]

The annual Rehoboth Beach fireworks display delighted visi-
tors and ushered in Independence Day events July 1. Fireworks
enthusiasts got into town early, set up shop on the beach, milled
about in their red, white and blue clothing, and listened to The
Funsters before and after the show.

The Pennsylvania-based Zambelli Fireworks set off hundreds
of fireworks and land-based cakes over a 20-minute span. Vol-
unteer fire companies, police departments and state agencies
joined the Rehoboth contingency to make sure visitors enjoyed
their time safely.

The Cape Region continued to celebrate Fourth of July fun
through July 4, with events in Lewes, Milton, Dewey, Henlopen
Acres and Millsboro.

» More coverage of July 4 events: capegazette.com

DAN COOK PHOTO

Thousands of people scurried into position to watch the fireworks in
Rehoboth Beach.

DAN COOK PHOTO

IN A DAZZLING DISPLAY, Zambelli Fireworks set off hundreds of fireworks July 1 in Rehoboth Beach.

DAN COOK PHOTO

Locals Gail Mack, left, and Denise and Ron Allen enjoy dancing to the
music of the Funsters at the Bandstand in Rehoboth.

CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO DAN COOK PHOTO CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO

The Deauville Beach neighborhood parade is led July 1 by snare drum- Funsters drummer Ed Shockley lays down the beat for the popular group dur- Michelle Gordon wasn’t super excited to be
mer Dru Simmons and trumpeter Emily Heilner. ing its performance at The Bandstand. in this picture, but that’s the chance you take
when you’re at an Independence Day celebra-
tion with a guy (Mike Barker) wearing a bald-
eagle, American-flag T-shirt and an American
flag top hat.

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ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTO STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Millsboro hosted the 12th annual Children’s Residents of Henlopen Acres celebrated the 4th of July holiday with its 4th
Parade July 4. Children - and dogs - of all ages donned their brightest red, Annual Independence Day Parade. Bikes, trikes, pets and families were all
white and blue to parade around the church labyrinth and celebrate the na- showing their holiday spirit with red, white and blue on everything. Folks
tion’s 242nd birthday. Preparing for the program are (l-r) soloist Cathy Gor- with homes along the parade route decorated their yards and cheered on
man, Parade Marshal Carol Huston, Dotty LeCates and Cathy Jansen in their the approximately 200 participants. Local businesses contributed prizes
finest patriotic attire. for the best-decorated bike, pet, helmets and families. 

Henlopen Acres Mayor Joni Reich, above, leads the parade promptly at
9 a.m.

ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTO

Juliana, left, and Alayna Martinez are
ready for the parade in Millsboro.

ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTO STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO

Members of Georgetown’s Stars on 9 Dance Center perform July 4 for the crowd in Millsboro. Teddy Weisser rides his decorated bike in the Henlopen Acres parade.

PHILLIP MOORE PHOTO

Families gathered at Milton Memorial Park in the heart of downtown Milton July 4 to celebrate the holiday with a
good old-fashioned train ride. All aboard the Milton Lions Club Train.

PHILLIP MOORE PHOTO PHILLIP MOORE PHOTO PHILLIP MOORE PHOTO

An American flag is raised over the Broadkill River in Milton. “I am so happy to be a part of such an impor- Tydewater provided live music during the Fourth of July Festival
tant and fun event for our town and country,” at Milton Memorial Park.
said Milton Police Chief Robert Longo.

20 FRIDAY, JULY 6 - MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 NEWS Cape Gazette

NICK ROTH PHOTO

Tom Creekmore, center, a 94-year-old World War II veteran with more than 19 missions on a B-17, leads the JR Squared
vessel past the judges with Rita Cleary D’Ascenzo dressed as Lady Liberty.

NICK ROTH PHOTO

Laurel Dasher and Niko Rose enjoy their time on the water.

NICK ROTH PHOTO

Maya Rector as Kylo Ren from Star Wars tries to use
the force to convince the judges to pick her boat as the
winner.

NICK ROTH PHOTO DAN COOK PHOTO NICK ROTH PHOTO

Robert “Oley” Olson rides on the Freedom Boat Club vessel In the pie-eating contest, you just have to go for it. Matt Grieg, left, and Hilda Adams row past the big crowd near The Wheel-
for the parade. Olson served in the Navy in the Pacific on the house restaurant.
U.S.S. Monterey, Light Carrier No. 26. He was a signalman
and served on the deck with Lt. Cmdr. Gerald R. Ford.

DAN COOK PHOTO

Winning the Kids Game three-legged race July 4 for the 11th year in a row were Washington, DAN COOK PHOTO

D.C residents Naiya Mainigi, 15, left, and her partner Sonia Walke, 14. Tenley Hazzard, 5, snags a spud in the potato race.

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RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Phyllis Hoenen has the best seat in the Doo-Dah Parade July 4 in
Lewes, serving as grand marshal for more than 50 years.

RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Flags are the order of the day as Lewes residents celebrate July 4th during the annual Doo-Dah Parade.

DENY HOWETH PHOTO

Richard Bryan drives the tractor for the Historic Lewes Farmers
Market float in the Doo-Dah Parade.

DENY HOWETH PHOTO

Pilottown Village residents portray Washington Crossing the Dela- DENY HOWETH PHOTO

ware as they cross onto Second Street in the Doo-Dah Parade. The Lewes fireworks light up the sky with Delaware Bay in the foreground.

Hope Halleck of Lewes says she rides her unicycle once a year - during the Doo-Dah Parade. DAN COOK PHOTO

RON MACARTHUR PHOTO The sky over Dewey Beach was lit up with a beautiful and unique Zambel-
li Fireworks display July 4.


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