Fort Mitchell calls America the land of opportunity in its parade theme this Independence Day. “The American promise is not just opportunity, but the ability to build something that lasts, and then give back to the community that made it possible,” Mayor Jude Hehman said. City officials said they hope to express gratitude to the […]
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It’s the “Roaring ‘20s Again” for the Fort Thomas Independence Day Parade
Fort Thomas Fourth of July Parade is on for July 3 – and the theme is “Roaring ’20s Again.” (photo:public domain) Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount […]
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Fort Thomas Independence Day Parade: Recognizing the Winners, Thanking the Volunteers
Fort Thomas held its annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019. The Parade Chairs, Jim Trauth and Linda Slone, have announced the parade float winners: Best Represents the Theme: (1st Place) Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy (2nd Place) Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas (3rd Place) Chicks & Chucks, Inc. Most Original (1st Place) […]
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Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy The 4th of July in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas does Independence Day right. Starting on July 3, a citywide Pub Crawl will take place starting a 6:00 p.m. hosted by the City of Fort Thomas, the Fort Thomas Business Association, Braxton Brewing and Jim Beam. A paddle wagon will take patrons on eight stops in Fort Thomas. Executive Transportation will also be […]
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Floyd “Bub” Basham and Lois Wasser Basham: Fort Thomas Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshals
The City of Fort Thomas has named their Grand Marshals for the Fourth of July parade in the city: Floyd “Bub” and Lois (Wasser) Basham. Floyd was born at the corner of Miller & N. Fort Thomas Ave, above Stegner Grocery which was owned by his grandparents on September 11, 1927. The Fort Thomas Board […]
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Parade Ends With a Surprise, Choregraphed Proposal
Josh Volpenhein and Erinn Thompson, at the end of this year’s parade. Near the end of this year’s Fourth of July parade, something unexpected happened. The parade came to a halt. Highlands Middle School dancers began a choreographed dance. A shocked dance coach realized her life was about to change. And a man proposed. RELATED: […]
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PHOTOS: Kara’s Fort Thomas Fourth of July Celebration (2016 )
These photos were taken from the perspective of Kara Gebhart Uhl, who watched the parade from the intersection of Klainecrest Ave. and S. Fort Thomas Ave. She also attended the festival and fireworks at Tower Park. RELATED: MORE PICTURES from Fort Thomas and Highland Avenues (MC) This is an advertisement. Over 90+ pictures below:
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PHOTOS: Mark’s Fort Thomas Fourth of July Parade (2016)
The Kilgores. Lt. Casey Kilgore was this year’s grand marshal. These photos were taken from the perspective of Mark Collier, who watched the parade from the intersection of Fort Thomas and Highland Avenues. Contributions from Adam Sandefer. RELATED: Pictures from Klainecrest and S. Fort Thomas Avenue (Kara) Over 100 more pictures below:
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Fort Thomas Fourth of July Parade (2016)
Originally published on June 6, 2016. The corner of Highland and Fort Thomas Avenues. FTM file (2015). By David Ketcham The YMCA is holding, yet another, Fourth of July parade and celebration to take over the city of Fort Thomas. Residents, business owners, and everything in between are ready for the rumble. This year, the […]