Hundreds made their way to the polo field at Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe Sunday, July 3,to take part in the “Patriotism at Te Post” festivities. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
Area children, ages 10 and under, lined up to enter the Patriotic Kid Contest, which kicked off the night filled with red, white, and blue. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
Youngster Douglas Dewey was named the winner of this year's Patriotic Kid Contest. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
The family-friendly event included contests, music, fireworks, and the always-popular old-style kettle corn. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
“We’re glad to have everybody out here this year at such a great event,” said Fort Oglethorpe mayor Lynn Long.
The event, which could also be considered the area’s largest lawn chair convention, gave local kids the opportu-nity to show their patriotism in the Patriotic Kid and coloring contests.
A couple of dozen youngsters lined up decked out in their red, white, and blue gear, with Douglas Dewey being declared the winner.
The night also included musical entertainment by L’Abri Symphony Orchestra, who performed at the gathering for the fifth straight year.
The festivities were capped off with fireworks sponsored by the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger.
“It’s a great event for the city, and it’s why my family and I come out here every year to see the fireworks,” said Gabrielle Hockett, a Fort Oglethorpe resident.
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