Good morning, Meigs County. The sound of carnival rides, live music, and community laughter filled Civitan Park this weekend as the 93rd annual Belpre Homecoming festival welcomed an impressive 10,000 visitors. With perfect weather complementing free ride nights, the celebration delivered a financial reprieve for families while showcasing the town's vibrant community spirit through parades, stunt shows, and spectacular fireworks.
Meanwhile, history takes permanent form in neighboring Parkersburg, where newly installed memorial benches and a flagpole now honor 29 Revolutionary War heroes buried in Wood County. As applications close this Friday for the upcoming Parkersburg Homecoming Parade, "Fun in the Sun" preparations continue for the three-day festival featuring everything from dachshund races to bluegrass performances. The Blennerhassett Hotel owners will serve as grand marshals, leading what promises to be another memorable celebration of local pride and tradition.
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🎡 Belpre Homecoming festival draws 10,000 visitors for weekend celebration. The 93rd annual community event wrapped up Sunday with free rides, musical performances, and family activities at Civitan Park. Homecoming Board President Amanda Wires called the weekend "amazing," highlighting perfect weather, large crowds, and the success of free ride nights that allowed families to enjoy attractions without financial strain. The festivities included a parade featuring the high school marching band, pageant royalty, and community groups, along with stunt shows and fireworks that showcased the town's community spirit.
🇺🇸 Revolutionary War heroes find permanent tribute in Parkersburg. Local DAR and SAR chapters dedicated two commemorative benches and a flagpole at City Park honoring 29 Revolutionary soldiers buried in Wood County. The new installations include 13 recently discovered patriots' names alongside 16 previously identified veterans on existing monuments. Members trekked through remote areas to document these forgotten graves as part of a statewide project. The memorial serves as a reflection point ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebration in 2026.
🏠 Parkersburg Homecoming Parade deadline approaches as "Fun in the Sun" beckons. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, August 8 for the parade scheduled for Saturday, August 16. Grand marshals Wayne Waldeck and Lee Rector, owners of the Blennerhassett Hotel, will lead the procession through Market Street. The parade is part of the three-day Homecoming Festival featuring Kids Fest, bluegrass music, dachshund races, and fireworks. Sunday's entertainment includes a gospel sing and special performance from 3M Acoustic.
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