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Caraway Fourth of July Celebration

Thursday, July 7, 2016
Photos by Revis Blaylock

Caraway hosted the 70th annual Fourth of July Celebration with a 5K Run, parade, games, entertainment, prizes, food, and fireworks.

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    Caraway Mayor Barry Riley and wife, Sherry, led the red, white and blue parade kicking off the celebration at the park.
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    City and county police departments joined the 2016 Caraway parade.
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    Visitors enjoyed stopping by the Veterans monument at the Caraway City Park.
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    Registration table for prizes. Drawings were held throughout the day giving away prizes donated by local businesses and individuals.
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    A variety of vendors and booths took part in the Caraway Fourth of July Celebration.
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    A tractor show is a tradition at the Caraway Celebration.
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    Waiting on the parade.
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    Veteran Paul Taylor salutes the flag.
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    Antique cars and trucks joined the Independence Day Parade.
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    Nice ride for the parade.
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    Ready for the Fourth of July.
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    Candy for all.
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    Parade fun.
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    A hay ride was a good way to start the day at the Caraway Fourth of July parade.
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    Caraway Rescue 1 in the Caraway parade.
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    Dressed up for the Fourth.
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    Waving to the crowd.
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    Bikers ride in the parade.
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    ATVs, dirt bikes, and bicycles were part of the 2016 Caraway Independence Day parade.
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    Candidates joined the Caraway celebration.
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    Great day for a parade.
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    Craighead County Judge Ed Hill joined in the Caraway celebration.
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    Rep. Dave Wallace took part in the Caraway Parade.
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    Wes Eddington in the parade.
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    Kade Holliday was in Caraway for the parade.
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    A wave and smile at the Caraway Parade.
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    A fun day at the Caraway parade.
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    Candidates participated in the Caraway Parade.
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    Parade fun.
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    Sen. David Burnett waves tot he crowd at the Caraway Parade.
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    Antique cars and trucks brought back memories.
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    Dressed up for the Fourth of July.
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    Just like new.
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    Making a great show at the Caraway Parade.
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    Back on the road.
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    Enjoying the parade candy.
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    Hot dogs, lemonade and popcorn!
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    One of many of the Caraway Fourth of July tee-shirts designed each year.
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    Treats for the day.
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    Antique tractor up and running.
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    ATVs were part of the Caraway parade.
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    Gary Fletcher's new ride made its first Caraway Parade.
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    Hard to go slow.
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    McKinlee Weathers waves to the crowd as she rides with her grandpa Kenny Weathers.
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    The pets enjoys being part of the Caraway Parade.
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    Red, white and blue was the color of the day.
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    Riding in the parade.
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    Independence Day in Caraway.
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    Melton Emery built this camper for his sons in 1974 and the next generation is still enjoying it.
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    Waving to the crowd at the Caraway parade.
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    Nice day for a parade.
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    Former Caraway resident enjoys returning home and visiting with friends.
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    Sen. David Burnett recognized veterans.
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    Rep. Dave Wallace, candidate for state senate, attended the Caraway Fourth of July celebration.
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    Jeff Presley, candidate for county judge.
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    Craighead County Judge Ed Hill at the Caraway Fourth celebration.
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    Kade Holliday, County Clerk.
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    Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd.
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    Caraway Mayor Barry Riley welcomed everyone to the 70th July Fourth celebration.
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    Veteran Paul Taylor raises the American Flag.
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    Veterans attending the Caraway Fourth of July picnic were recognized for their service.
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    Karaoke at the bandstand provided a variety of music to enjoy.
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    Jude Garland, one week old son of Jeremy and Kassie Garland made his first Caraway Fourth of July picnic. Pictured with Jude is his grandpa Mark Douglas.
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    Meeting the candidates.
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    Cooling off in the dunking booth.
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    Caraway is a great place to spend the Fourth of July.
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    Local talent was enjoyed throughout the morning with the Karaoke concert at the bandstand.
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    Antique tractors were on display for visitors to get a close up look and remember the good old days.
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    There was even a fox attending the Caraway Fourth of July picnic.
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    Horseshoe tournament was a good way to spend time at the Caraway Fourth of July picnic.
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    Candidate Wes Eddington
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    Free snow cones for all.
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    A large crowd gathered around the bandstand for music, drawings and a fun day.
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    Fun for the little ones.
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    Bingo!
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    Caraway Fourth of July grand finale. (Photo provided by Shey Williams)
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    The rain left in time for the traditional fireworks display to end the Fourth of July all day celebration. (Photo provided by Shey Williams)