LOGAN â The City of Logan wrapped up its 22nd year of the West Virginia Freedom Festival this past Sunday.
According to Logan Mayor Serafino Nolletti, this year marked the second time in the festivalâs history the city held events on a Sunday, which city leaders decided to do since the Fourth of July holiday fell on that day.
There wasnât much this yearâs festival didnât offer over the five-day span. Carnival rides and attractions were provided by Gambill Amusements from Buckhannon, and Circus Incredible held shows on the Honaker Funeral Home lot.
In the front lot of the West Virginia State Building downtown, festivalgoers could participate in karaoke. Near McCormickâs, attendees could climb a rock wall or win a prize by doing a number of pullups within a certain amount of time. At the same location was the Great American Duck Race from Deming, New Mexico, racing live mallard ducks for prizes.
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With the Beth Haven Christian School boys basketball team and principal Regina Vance by his side, Logan Mayor Serafino Nolletti signed a proclamation on Tuesday, May 4, to declare âDay of the Hornetsâ in Logan to commemorate the school winning the West Virginia Christian Education Association State Championship. Prior to the proclamation at city hall, a parade consisting of Beth Haven students, parents and faculty made its way through downtown. DYLAN VIDOVICH | Logan Banner