‘River Rec’ returns
By Beth Sergent - bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com
The Gallipolis River Recreation Festival returned on Friday to First Avenue and Gallipolis City Park. Here, visitors listen to performances of gospel and contemporary Christian music.
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U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson (R), pictured far left, delivers remarks at River Rec’s opening ceremony on Friday. Also pictured, sitting, from left, Gallia Chamber Board President Amanda Ehman, 2019 Junior Miss River Rec Gabriella Valentine, Gallia Commissioners Gene Greene and Jay Stapleton, Gallia Prosecutor Jason Holdren, Gallia Sheriff Matt Champlin, Gallia Common Pleas Court Judge Margaret Evans, Gallia Commissioner Harold Montgomery and Kevin Dennis from Field of Hope Community Campus. Chamber Director Josh Wellington, also pictured standing, delivered the welcome.
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GALLIPOLIS With less than a month before the Gallipolis River Recreation Festival returns, plans are underway for “River Rec’s” parade which will include Grand Marshal Connor Christian.
Christian, a recent contestant on NBC’s “The Voice” will also be performing on Saturday, July 3. The parade will be held that same day at noon.
“The Chamber of Commerce and River Recreation Committee are excited to be able to have the Independence Day Parade as part of our River Recreation Festival again this year,” Josh Wellington, executive director of the Chamber, said. “The parade is always a key part of our festival and we are beyond pleased to welcome Gallia County native Connor Christian not only to this year’s entertainment lineup but to also have him as our 2021 Grand Marshal.”