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Crowds Enjoy Thurmont Carnival d espite Threat of r ain
James Rada, Jr.
It was touch and go some nights July 11 at the Thurmont Carnival Penn Wood Amusements of Hope Brown, age nine, and Skylar
as to whether visitors would get Grounds. The crowds were steady Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, provided Smith, age ten, were anxious to ride
rained on or not during this year’s and strong as people ventured out to the midway games and rides. An all the fun rides while the Browns
Guardian Hose Company Carnival; ride the Ferris wheel, enjoyed a crab added bonus, families didn’t have looked on.
but, by and large, anyone who cake sandwich, or played bingo. On to plan their week around heading “It’s a good family thing to do,”
wanted to enjoy fun rides and great Thursday evening, they got an extra to the carnival on the one night that Nikki said.
carnival food could find a dry night treat watching the annual Fireman’s “pay one price” wristbands were “I’m just enjoying it now, because
to do it. Parade make their way through town offered. The wristbands were offered there will come a day when she
Of course, visitors still needed to (see pictures below). every night, offering a great savings (Hope) won’t want to walk around
tread carefully on the grassy areas, Hannah Kaas, age fourteen, and for people who enjoy riding the with us,” Mike said.
some of which had been turned into Chelle Mills, age fifteen, both of carnival rides. The live entertainment each
mud because of traffic and rain. The Thurmont, came out to hang out Mike and Nikki Brown of night included Josh and Good Old
worst areas had been covered with with their friends and ride the rides. Sabillasville came to the carnival Stuff, 5.5 Men, Lost Highway, Hard
mats and straw. “This carnival has a lot more with their daughter and her friend. Swimmin’ Fish, The Cruisers, and
This year’s carnival ran from rides and a lot more age-appropriate “I’ve been coming since I was a Knight Brothers.
Monday, July 6 through Saturday, things,” said Kaas. kid,” Mike said. The annual carnival of the
Photos by Grace Eyler Guardian Hose Company is their
largest fundraiser of the year.
Annual Firemen’s Parade Photos
The Guardian Hose Company’s annual Firemen’s Parade, held on Photo by Dennis E. Black
Thursday of the week of the carnival, is always a crowd pleaser.
Spectators line their chairs along Main Street in anticipation of this
fun annual event.
Cub Scout Pack 270 awarded second place in Best
Appearing youth Entry.
Weaving from side to side, Mayor John Kinnaird and his
accomplice toss candy to the eager children.
Thurmont AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7 awarded irst place in Best
Appearing Adult Entry.
Thurmont Little
League All-Stars
enjoy waving to
friends and family
on the street.
Volunteers of Rocky’s Horse Rescue trot Dougie yingling of Vigilant Hose
along the parade. Company waves at the crowds lining
the streets to watch the parade.
CyA
Cheerleaders
cheer for the
crowds up and
down Main
Street.
See the 2015 Guardian Hose Company’s Parade Award winners at
Thurmont Thespians advertise their 2015 summer www.guardianhose.org/parade_2015_award_winners.htm or page 40. Seniors from Thurmont Senior Center wave to the
musical, Seussical Jr., with performances in July. crowd from the Center’s loat, enjoying the festivities.
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Crowds Enjoy Thurmont Carnival d espite Threat of r ain
James Rada, Jr.
It was touch and go some nights July 11 at the Thurmont Carnival Penn Wood Amusements of Hope Brown, age nine, and Skylar
as to whether visitors would get Grounds. The crowds were steady Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, provided Smith, age ten, were anxious to ride
rained on or not during this year’s and strong as people ventured out to the midway games and rides. An all the fun rides while the Browns
Guardian Hose Company Carnival; ride the Ferris wheel, enjoyed a crab added bonus, families didn’t have looked on.
but, by and large, anyone who cake sandwich, or played bingo. On to plan their week around heading “It’s a good family thing to do,”
wanted to enjoy fun rides and great Thursday evening, they got an extra to the carnival on the one night that Nikki said.
carnival food could find a dry night treat watching the annual Fireman’s “pay one price” wristbands were “I’m just enjoying it now, because
to do it. Parade make their way through town offered. The wristbands were offered there will come a day when she
Of course, visitors still needed to (see pictures below). every night, offering a great savings (Hope) won’t want to walk around
tread carefully on the grassy areas, Hannah Kaas, age fourteen, and for people who enjoy riding the with us,” Mike said.
some of which had been turned into Chelle Mills, age fifteen, both of carnival rides. The live entertainment each
mud because of traffic and rain. The Thurmont, came out to hang out Mike and Nikki Brown of night included Josh and Good Old
worst areas had been covered with with their friends and ride the rides. Sabillasville came to the carnival Stuff, 5.5 Men, Lost Highway, Hard
mats and straw. “This carnival has a lot more with their daughter and her friend. Swimmin’ Fish, The Cruisers, and
This year’s carnival ran from rides and a lot more age-appropriate “I’ve been coming since I was a Knight Brothers.
Monday, July 6 through Saturday, things,” said Kaas. kid,” Mike said. The annual carnival of the
Photos by Grace Eyler Guardian Hose Company is their
largest fundraiser of the year.
Annual Firemen’s Parade Photos
The Guardian Hose Company’s annual Firemen’s Parade, held on Photo by Dennis E. Black
Thursday of the week of the carnival, is always a crowd pleaser.
Spectators line their chairs along Main Street in anticipation of this
fun annual event.
Cub Scout Pack 270 awarded second place in Best
Appearing youth Entry.
Weaving from side to side, Mayor John Kinnaird and his
accomplice toss candy to the eager children.
Thurmont AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7 awarded irst place in Best
Appearing Adult Entry.
Thurmont Little
League All-Stars
enjoy waving to
friends and family
on the street.
Volunteers of Rocky’s Horse Rescue trot Dougie yingling of Vigilant Hose
along the parade. Company waves at the crowds lining
the streets to watch the parade.
CyA
Cheerleaders
cheer for the
crowds up and
down Main
Street.
See the 2015 Guardian Hose Company’s Parade Award winners at
Thurmont Thespians advertise their 2015 summer www.guardianhose.org/parade_2015_award_winners.htm or page 40. Seniors from Thurmont Senior Center wave to the
musical, Seussical Jr., with performances in July. crowd from the Center’s loat, enjoying the festivities.
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