July 1, 2009 — “Amazing American Heroes” commemorating the 201st is the theme for 2009 Olive Hill Homecoming.
Schedule of Events for Saturday July 4th is:
*FREE* Pancake Breakfast @ the parking lot of First Christian Church
Hosted by the First Christian Church of Olive Hill – Whitt Street – 8 to 10am
“How do I love America? Let me quilt the ways” Quilt Show – All Day
Hosted by the Carter County Homemakers & OH Chamber of Commerce
Located at the First Christian Church Education Building – Free to the Public
“Area Pride & Joy” Street Fair on Scott Street – All Day
Come downtown to view the many vendors from the area that will be set up thru the day.
Sponsored by the Carter County Homemakers & OH Chamber of Commerce
Carter County Cruisers – 4th of July Cruise In
Evening @ the Olive Hill NAPA Auto Parts & Subway Parking Lot
Annual Olive Hill Homecoming Parade
Lineup for Parade @ Olive Hill Elementary School starting at 10am till 12 noon
Potential Awards to win include: Most Patriotic Float, Most Creative Float, “Sharpest” Cycle, “Hottest” Car, Most Original Entry & Horse & Rider Duo that displays the best “Patriotic Spirit”
Grand Marshall’s of the parade will be OH National Guard of the 201st Engineering Battalion
Cookout for the 201st and their Families
Hosted by the Olive Hill Chamber of Commerce & Olive Hill Fire Department
Starting at 5pm at the Fire Station
Chamber Concerts & Fireworks Show
Concerts Downtown @ the Old Train Depot Starting at 6pm with Kentucky Backroads
Followed by George Molton at 8pm (Concerts are free to the public) No seating provided
Fireworks @ Dark (approximately 10pm)