A Star Spangled Celebration
The following is a selection from a spread of photos that first appeared in The Floyd Press on July 9, 2015. — Tara Hollandsworth sang the National Anthem after an Opening Prayer and Flag Presentation at Floyd’s 2015 July 4th Celebration.
The Lady Buffs Allstar softball team (The Ponytails) got some help selling baked goods to raise money to go to the State Tournament. The team also had a baked goods booth at the 2015 Fourth of July Celebration.
Face Painting artist Susan Saunders holds up a mirror so that EMT April Keith can see the freshly painted Rescue Squad symbol. Proceeds from the day’s face painting will benefit the Rescue Squad, Saunders said.
Jason Shuman is about to get dunked in a popular target ball game that raised money for the Rescue Squad.
Ernie Mahala called out the numbers to those playing Bingo for prizes.
Popcorn and cotton candy were popular 4th of July snacks. Kerry Underwood (standing on the left) , who is running for Supervisor in the Burks Fork district of the County, talked to community members.
During a brief shower, some took cover under the sand jar art tent. The tent was staffed by members of the Floyd Community Wellness Center, who were helping to raise money for the cost of fireworks.
Alva Philips helped her grandson Matthew Connolly (5) try on a fireman’s helmet. Matthew and his family, Tim and Nicole (originally from Floyd) Connolly were visiting from California.
An inflatable boxing game, featuring oversized gloves, was a popular attraction for children.
The crowd grew in anticipation of the Fireworks display.
They were not disappointing and drew oohs and ahhs from attendees. Watch a video clip HERE.
