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NEA Town Courier

Caraway Fourth of July Celebration

Friday, July 6, 2012
By Revis Blaylock

Caraway held the 66th Fourth of July picnic/celebration with a parade, carnival, entertainment at the Bandstand, a demolition derby, fireworks, and much more on Wednesday, July 4

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    Bill Foster and Mayor Barry Riley lead the parade for the Caraway's 66th Fourth of July Celebration.
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    Waving to the crowd.
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    Dollar General float joined the parade at Caraway.
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    The familiar DARE vehicle was in Caraway for the parade.
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    All dressed up for Independence Day.
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    A good way to start the Fourth of July celebration.
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    Caraway Volunteer Ambulance Service Rescue 1 in the parade.
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    Caraway firefighters in the parade.
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    Candidates joined the Caraway Parade.
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    Here we come, all dressed in red, white and blue.
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    Vehicles of all ages and styles joined the Caraway parade.
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    Caraway Police Officers and Officers from Craighead County Sheriff's Department were in the parade.
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    Honoring America with red, white and blue.
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    Antique cars were on hand for the Caraway parade.
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    Candidates joined the parade.
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    Caraway celebration parade kicked of a great day.
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    Caraway Rescue Squad takes place in the parade.
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    No hands make for fancy riding.
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    The flag ceremony was held after the parade.
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    Entertainment at the bandstand started with a Gospel Group.
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    antique bicycle display at the Caraway park.
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    Antique tractor display in Caraway is always a good place to visit and bring back memories.
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    Signing up for drawings held throughout the day.
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    In the shade at the bandstand.
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    An antique cement mixer was on display. The owner is Gary Fletcher.
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    Being in Caraway was a good way to spend the Fourth of July for these young riders.
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    All dressed for the day at the Caraway Fourth of July picnic.
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    Flags set the tone for the Caraway Fourth of July celebration.
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    Riding proud for America.
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    This black and white is still running great.
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    A good ride.
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    Grandkids are special.
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    Young riders enjoyed being part of the Caraway parade.
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    These young people are grinding the corn off the cob in the old-fashioned way.
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    Gary Fletcher brought his big truck for the Caraway Parade.
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    No shortage of volunteers for the dunking booth as the temperatures were high on the Fourth of July.
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    Good as new.
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    Candidates enjoyed visiting at the Caraway Fourth of July celebration.
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    Friends enjoy the shade, music and Caraway celebration.
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    Representatives of Faith Funeral Home gave out water and candy during the Fourth of July celebration in Caraway.
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    Around and around we go.
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    A ride for the brave
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    The second annual demolition derby at the Caraway Fourth of July celebration was kicked off with the National Anthem.
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    The winner of the Demolition Derby is Clayton Bell of Piggott. Pictured with him is Tyler Sims.
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    Third palce winner is Josh Williamson of Armorel.
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    David Williams of Gosnell was second place winner at the 2012 Caraway Demolition Derby.
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    Here we come.
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    The crowd enjoyed the action of the demolition derby.
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    Move over
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    Still running.
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    Drivers gave the crowd a lot of action at the demolition derby.
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    Time to get out.
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    Side by side.
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    Caraway Fourth of July fireworks display was the end of a great day of celebration.
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    Caraway Fireworks is always a great way to end Independence Day.