The Town Crier: Caraway 2009 Fourth of July Celebration

Caraway 2009 Fourth of July Celebration

Photos by Revis Blaylock

The 63rd annual Caraway Fourth of July Celebration and Community Rodeo was held with lots of fun and entertainment for all ages.

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Caraway Mayor Barry Riley and Bill Foster lead the 2009 Caraway Fourth of July parade.

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Caraway Diamond Softball Team celebrates Fourth of July with a red, white and blue cake float, winning first place in the float division.

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Four wheelers were out in full force for the Caraway Fourth of July parade.

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Caraway Search and Rescue team greeted the crowds at the Caraway Fourth of July parade.

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Caraway Search and Rescue Team won secodn place in the truck division at the Caraway Fourth of July Parade.

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Paul Martin was honored as 2009 Man of the Year at the Caraway Fourth of July Celebration. Presenting the plaque is Gary Fletcher.

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2009 Miss Rodeo USA Jamie Virden of Washington greeted rodeo fans at the Caraway Fourth of July parade and rodeo.

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Rides for all ages were part of the Bluff City Shows, a tradition at the Caraway Fourth Celebration.

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Vehicles of all sizes and shapes took part in the Caraway Fourth of July parade.

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Smiles, waves and candy was part of the Caraway parade.

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New Hope VBS float won second place in the float division at the Caraway Parade.

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Horses and little cowboys made a great show at the Caraway parade.

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Gary Fletcher won second place in the tractor division with his 1957 Garden Master.

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Riders of all ages enjoyed the Caraway Parade.

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These young men smile for the camera at the Caraway Fourth of July rodeo.

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Little cowboy waves to the crowd at the Caraway Parade.

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Runs good as new. A variety of antique cars were part of the Caraway 2009 parade.

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Riding in style at the Caraway Fourth of July parade.

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One of the winners in the antique car division at the Caraway Parade.

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Horses and tractors were part of the Caraway Parade.

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Rep. Ray Kidd took part in the Caraway Parade was a guest speaker at the Caraway Fourth of July celebration.

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Opening ceremonies at the 2009 Caraway Rodeo.

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Barrel Racing was one of the events at the Caraway rodeo.

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Out of the gate and holding on.

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Bronc riding at the Caraway rodeo.

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Rodeo clown and his bull take a break at the Caraway Parade.

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Fireworks brought a great finish to the Fourth of July Caraway Celebration 2009.

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Burst of lights at the Caraway Fireworks display.