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Happy July 4th from Henlopen Acres
Hundreds of adults and children turn out for annual parade around town
Henlopen Acres held its annual July 4th parade on Sunday. Kicking off the event was Mayor Joni Reich, at right waving the flag. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
July 4, 2021
Hundreds of Henlopen Acres residents and visitors began a beautiful Independence Day morning with a parade around town, followed by fun and games at the town marina.
Hundreds of residents and visitors enjoyed the early morning sun and cool temperatures.
Hugh and Emma Riegel, with their dog Lady, made this float titled A Riegel Affair, which has American themes with Southern charm.
Betsy Wilgis proudly displays a few of her pins from past Henlopen Acres July 4th parades.
Kaitlin Bonacci is handing out this year’s parade pins.
Steve Hamilton and his 5-year-old son Jack are ready for the parade.
U.S.A! U.S.A!
Daniel Meisler, 4 1/2, can’t decide if this float is cool or scary.
This family cruises the parade route in style.
Chiara, 8, and Michael Fitzgerald, 10, get ready to ride the tandem bike.
Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014. He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government. He covers environmental stories, business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting, and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week. He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design.
