Birthday bash lights Frederick across patriotic parade
The Frederick birthday event drew thousands for the parade and cake as Mayor Jim Grimes celebrated his day. Scouts guided crafts in the park while the Indy 500 car drew crowds and vendors reported mixed experiences. A softball game ended 4-4 between city and county officials and the night laser show impressed attendees with city landmarks highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Lee Betts
Frederick Community College
del. Louise Snodgrass
Dr. Betts
Fredericktown
Mayor Grimes
Jim Grimes
Dan Putnam
Lewistown
Jim
U.S. Navy
Carroll Creekside
Charlie Darling
Jeni Stevens
Spires
Hood College
Barbara Fritchie
Barbara Fritchie House Tour and local history notes
Barbara Fritchie hosted a tour of the Conrad Doll house built in 1810 with a refurbished structure. Visitors sampled Barbara Fritchie cake chocolate and a Yellow Springs Concert Band performance accompanied a Bentz Town historic narrative by Theresa Mathias Michel. A separate report notes Brian Novesal, 28, died after being struck by a boat during a Queen Anne's County waterskiing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Hotz
Barbara Fritchie
Chester
Rockville
Queen Anne’s
Brian Novesal
Wayne Osborne
Nancy Howard
State Natural Resources Police
Frederick parade honors 250th anniversary with flags and floats
A mile long procession on North Market Street drew about 10,000 spectators for Frederick 250th anniversary celebrations. The event featured diverse floats and costumes including a 19th century hearse, War Correspondents Memorial replica, a two part Great Southern float, and performers from the Fairfax County Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band. Grand marshal Helen Smith, 101, rode in a convertible while Mayor Grimes and Sheriff Hagy joined the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Miller
North Market Street
Mrs. Miller
Margaret Lease
Frederick City
Frederick County
Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band
Fairfax County
Williamsburg
Frederick
Piper Will Oldham
Helen Smith
Braddock Heights-area
Market Street
Miss Smith
Jim Grimes
Jim Hagy
Park
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co
Great Southern
Frederick News-Post
Frederick Cablevision
Leroy Perry
Dwight Eisenhower
Normandy Beachhead
Frederick Post
Contingent tensions at 250th Anniversary parade in Maryland
Charles Lyon and other participants described Yankee Rebels roots as Baltimore sits on a Civil War divide. Maryland Sons of Confederate Veterans and a Frederick Republican Club float sparked debate over Confederate memory and the 250th anniversary branding. A George Bush mask and a city hall replica featured on the float drew cheers and commentary from attendees including Delegate Louise Snodgrass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Mr. Perry
Frederick Cablevision
Connie Moore
Bowman Development Corp
Willie Stein
Cumberland
Yankee Rebels
Baltimore
Charles Lyon
Maryland
Sons of Confederate Veterans
G. Elliot Cummings
Frederick
Parade Winners Named by 250th Anniversary Committee
The 250th Anniversary Parade Committee lists winners across categories led by The Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company with the Grand Marshal's Award. Other top awards include Evening Sertoma Club for Best Non-Profit Entry, First Church of the Nazarene for Delaplaine Community Award, and Farmers and Mechanics National Bank for Best Commercial entry. Awards cover floats, schools, veterans groups, historical reenactments, vehicles, fire engines, ambulances, antique cars, bands, majorettes, drill teams, color guards, and more with final Parade Committee Award pending next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Evening Sertoma Club
Frederick
Delaplaine
First Church of the Nazarene
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
D.M. Bowman Inc
Bowman Development
St. Joseph
Carrollton Manor
Buckeystown
Church of the Nazarene
Frederick County
Tom Darner
John Shaw
Area Mustang Club
Maryland
Singanore
Walkersville
Gov
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keebaugh
Confederacy
Gen. Longstreet
Republican Party
Jenny McGinnis
Potomac
Donna Joy
F&m National Bank
Ms. Joy
Betty Ison
Everthing
Eustaico Aluminum Co
Eastalco
Tom Gorsline
Frederick Magazine
Frederick Pictorial
Rockville Man
Penna Ave
Hagerstown
Shonda Sales
County Market
Louise Snodgrass
R Frederick
Old Frederick
Harry L. Richardson
Harry Richardson
Stonehaven
New Market
Ned Oe
Sup Eng Mart
Streat City
Parade Committee
South Frederick
Parkside
Baker Park
Frederick Heights
Middletown
Spring Ridge
Green Valley
Montgomery Ward
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!