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Danville Plans 201st Fourth Of July Gala And Floats
Danville readies a citywide Fourth of July gala marked by a 9 34 a.m. Dan River flotilla race from Rush Wholesale near Robertson Bridge to Riverside Shopping Center. Judging for floats and crafts is set for Sunday evening at the Marques center. WDVA Pepsi-Cola, with prizes for best floats and crafts, sponsors a $100 WDVA sticker award. Participants face a $5 entry fee, no manufactured craft propulsion, and no entrants under 16. A daytime parade, various contests, games, and concerts follow, ending with fireworks at dark along the river by George Washington High School football field. Seven county canneries expand next week, then close for July 4. schedules posted at article bottom.
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Eiven
Danville
Rush ‘Wholesale
Robertson Bridge
Riverside
Marques
Danville Parks and Recreation Department
WDVA
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Langston
Danvillians
Camilla Williams Park
George Washington High School
Balfield
Pittsylvania County
Callands
Whitmell