Weather and Parade Shine in 51st Apple Blossom Festival
Officials hope for sun as the 51st Apple Blossom Festival opens with a grand feature parade set to start at 1:30 p.m. Celebrities including Norman Fell and James Garner’s daughter Shenandoah lead the procession along Cork Street to Handley Boulevard. The event draws crowds and extends into a Sunday in the Park with arts, crafts, music, and family activities, while a separate Baja California earthquake incident is noted with no damage.
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Crowning of Gigi Garner 51st Apple Blossom Queen
Governor administers oath as Gigi Garner is crowned Queen Shenandoah LI at Handley High School Bowl in Winchester amid sprinkles and audience with celebs including Jack Valenti and Charles Robb. Royal procession and parade of princesses precede invocation and coronation.
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Kentucky Derby is run this afternoon
The 104th Kentucky Derby is scheduled for this afternoon with full coverage in the sports section. The Washington Bullets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 2 1 lead in the NBA semi final playoffs. Apple Blossom Festival coverage fills seven Star pages today.
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