FEDERALSBURG — It was a bicentennial celebration in the town of Federalsburg on May 20 complete with bouncy houses, live music and nine different food vendors. The weather held out for the parade that included Paige Taylor as the Caroline/Dorchester County Princess, Boy Scouts, the Colonel Richardson High
The Chesapeake Parties float was a hit with candy thrown and bubbles blown.
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The crowd was intrigued by the trailer full of fiberglass sturgeon painted in wild colors and historic themes. They were voted on for crowd favorite. Each fish was sponsored by a local business.
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People set up shop on the parade route. There was all kinds of food at this bicentennial celebration — from Haitian plantains to ice cream to fresh squeezed lemonade and pizza.
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A fleet of kayaks takes on the Marshyhope as they turned right out of the Federalsburg Marina Park. This was all part of the Federalsburg Flotilla and Poker Run.
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An antique fire engine intersects with Main Street in the Federalsburg Bicentennial Parade.
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From left, Brayon Smith, Kyzir Smith and Raunkin Murray liked when the candy was thrown out during the parade.
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In the parade route is a green Tri-Gas 1927 oil truck driven by Mike Ruf. “I have been in 25 or 30 parades since I have lived in Federalsburg. Currently, I am a maintenance person for Tri-Gas. I have been with them for 40 years. I keep the vehicles up and running,” he said.
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Chanteuse Ellie Rose cranks out a convincing set by the beer garden. From bouncy houses to live music to food, Federalsburg’s bicentennial celebration had it all.
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There were several bouncy houses to choose from at the Federalsburg bicentennial celebration.
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Families line the parade route.
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Up at the staging grounds near the fire department, the Colonel Richardson marching band gets ready to assemble and play. They made a big impact on the parade.
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Federalsburg Mayor Kim Abner was juggling a lot of balls the day of the parade. Texts and a commendation from U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, and parking questions, and managing multiple acts on the music stage. She said she and her committee have been planning this day for a year and a half.
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Around 10 p.m. the festivities exploded with a fireworks display that ended the day in Federalsburg.
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Families came out along the parade route to hear the sirens and catch the marching band.
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Two girls with a kitten came out of a home on the route of the parade’s colorful display. In black top is Alyssa Mathews and Layla Todd is in the Champion t shirt.
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One kid covered his ears as the sirens blared in the parade.
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Hunter and Michael and father Mike Gnip of Federalsburg said they always have a race amongst themselves. They participated in the poker run.
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These kids had just been told to be quiet, but now they had license to let it rip with mini horns that also made bubbles.
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Not the youngest attendee at the parade, but close. Someone get this little guy to the bounce house and unleash him.
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