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Parade Kicks Off Pleasant Gap Fire Company Carnival
Members of American Legion Post 867 lead the Pleasant Gap Fire Company parade down Mack Avenue on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
Sweltering heat didn’t deter the hundreds of community members who turned out for the annual parade that kicked off the three-day Pleasant Gap Fire Company Carnival on Thursday evening.
Community groups, youth performers and first responders delighted the crowd along the route, which started at Pleasant Gap Elementary, traveled down Main Street and turned onto Mack Avenue before ending at the carnival, which got underway with a performance by the Bellefonte Area High School Marching Band and music from DJ Troy Breon.
The annual carnival continues Friday and Saturday at 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap. Chicken barbecues start at 4 p.m. both days, and each night will feature giant inflatables ($15 for unlimited rides), plenty of food and entertainment.
Velveeta will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Big Daddy Bangers play the same time on Saturday. Kids also get a free hot dog and drink on Saturday night.
Check out the sights from Thursday’s parade and the carnival grounds.
An antique fire truck travels in the Pleasant Gap Fire Company parade. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comFire companies from around the area took part in the parade. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comA few tractors were part of the parade. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comCharacters on horseback engaged the crowd along the parade route.Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comDreams Baton Corps and Superstar Athletics were among the groups marching in the parade. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comThe Bellefonte Area High School Majorettes and Marching Band. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comThe Pleasant Gap Lions Club and other community groups tossed out candy during the parade. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comSeveral giant inflatable provide entertainment for kids at the Pleasant Gap Fire Company carnival. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comSteak sandwiches and chicken wings are just a few of the many food options on offer at the carnival. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.comThe Pleasant Gap Fire Company carnival continues Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
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