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Washington fireworks: July 28
The fireworks show for the town of Washington, rained out on Independence Day, has been rescheduled for dusk on Sunday, July 28. The celebration coincides with the town's 242nd birthday.
The day starts at 5 p.m. with oldtime games and relay races for children of all ages. The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be selling a variety of foods, from pork barbecue to cornon-the-cob.
The Soccer League will sell “a zillion" cupcakes that comprise the town's birthday cake.
On the lawn at Avon Hall there will be live music and dancing preceedingthe pyrotechnics.
The grand finale of the party will be, of course, the fireworks, artfully set to music.
An abundance of parking will be available at the low cost of $2 per car. The games, entertainment and fireworks are free.
In case of rain, the party and fireworks will be held on Sept. 1.
For more information, call 6753738 or 675-3138.
Chester Gap Fireman’s Carnival
The annual Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department Carnival will be held July 24-27.
Live music each evening includes R.J. Frazier and the Virginia Travelers on Wednesday, Shenandoah on Thursday, Mystic Sound on Friday and Shenandoah again on Saturday.
Saturday's entertainment also includes awarding of prizes and crowning of the honorary fire chief. Saturday afternoon the annual horseshoe tournament will be held, starting at 12:30 p.m.
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