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Rain On Fourth Delays, But Doesn’t

Dampen, Oneonta Parade’s Vitality

Rain-delayed for 24 hours, Oneonta's third annual Independence Day parade nonetheless lined main street with a cheering crowd at noon today. In top photo are Grand Marshals Tony and Marcella Drago (Coach Drago celebrated his 93rd birthday on the Fourth.) At left, Pastor Ken Zulkosky, Main Street Baptist Church, escorts his granddaughter, Ariana Huynh, 7 months, to her first parade. Right center, The Hill City Rollers, Oneonta's roller-derby team, was, as always, a hit. Lower right, Oneonta's Ewing family, Isabel, 11, Jack 8, mom Sarah and dad Joe, prepared to be wowed. After the parade, the crowd recessed to Neahwa Park for an afternoon of activities. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)
Rain-delayed for 24 hours, Oneonta’s third annual Independence Day parade nonetheless lined Main Street with a cheering crowd at noon today. In top photo are Grand Marshals Tony and Marcella Drago; (Coach Drago celebrated his 93rd birthday on the Fourth.) At left, Pastor Ken Zulkosky, Main Street Baptist Church, escorts his granddaughter, Ariana Huynh, 7 months, to her first parade. Right center, The Hill City Rollers, Oneonta’s roller-derby team, was, as always, a hit. Lower right, Oneonta’s Ewing family, Isabel, 11, Jack 8, mom Sarah and dad Joe, prepared to be wowed. After the parade, the crowd recessed to Neahwa Park for an afternoon of activities. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)

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