New Castle News Crowd Cheers Amid Fireworks
The crowd reacted with cheers and exclamations as fireworks exploded overhead, capturing a moment of festive excitement at the New Castle event.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2000
Page
1
The crowd reacted with cheers and exclamations as fireworks exploded overhead, capturing a moment of festive excitement at the New Castle event.
Thousands gathered for New Castle's annual Fireworks Festival with noon Saturday kickoff. Street vendors lined the inner belt by the chamber of commerce while children enjoyed pony rides face painting and games. Ronald McDonald performed at seven with the Baby Doll Dance and 9 pm fireworks. Live bands Last Call and The Corals played near the First Merit Stage as diners enjoyed meals from Marys Restaurant Hoss's Steak House and Little Johns. Jameson Hospital sponsored a dunking booth soaking teachers from George Washington Intermediate.
Pamela Kay Schmalenberger shares a photo scrapbook on a day dominated by children highlighting community moments alongside Saturday night fireworks.
Yellow rubber ducks filled Neshannock Creek for the American Cancer Society Ducky Derby fund raiser during New Castle’s Fireworks Festival. About 1,300 ducks raced from the bridge to the finish, with a $1,000 travel voucher grand prize. Mayor Fulkerson dumped the first ducks, as Laurel Conservation Club members guided the race along the wall and children and adults cheered.
Pete Sampras defeated Patrick Rafter at Wimbledon to establish a new all-time Grand Slam record as Page 1 coverage highlights the historic achievement and the celebratory reaction from fans and analysts.
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