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Bethany Beach says goodbye to summer
Unique tradition celebrates Labor Day
Evelyn Melendenz, left, and her friend Leslie Bennett from New York, mourn summer. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
September 4, 2013
Carol Wolek dons white makeup and red wig and plays the accordion in the band. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
The crowd gathers for a jazz funeral performance at the Bethany Beach Bandstand. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
John Strawley plays the clarinet and leads the parade. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
Marcia Ramer, left, and Amanda McCann wore their funeral hats. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
Shown (l-r) are Carol Chance, Glenn F. Jones and Cindy Chance, all of Bethany Beach, dressing for fun. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
Clarinet player John Strawley brought Caitie Lofft, 21 months, up on stage to conduct the band. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
Marie Wright plays the nun in the jazz funeral. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
Carolyn Bacon urges the crowd on in their singing and mourning. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
After a brief rain, a rainbow was spotted in the sky. BY BILLIE CRISWELL
A New Orleans tradition comes to the Cape Region each year as the Town of Bethany Beach celebrates summer's passing at its jazz funeral.
This year marked the 28th year of the event. Many "mourners" paraded on the Boardwalk Sept. 2 and said goodbye to summer 2013.
