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The Great Whitwell Labor Day Celebration!
~ Whitwell's 49th Annual Event ~
"IIIIIII Love a Paraaaaade!"
Whitwell's very own famous Labor Day Parade may not be as lavish as the Tournament
of Roses Parade, but on the Grande Scale of things, the people here in Whitwell has just
as much spirit and zest for celebration which is why there is always a huge turnout!
But it doesn't stop there! Yes, there is also a Beauty Contest, and such a gala event it
is for Whitwell! No town would be complete without its own exciting competition of its
young people on display with all their glamour!!! Why would Whitwell be any different from
any other place in this respect? This has been a tradition for the people of Whitwell for
about half a century now. Every young lady in Whitwell dreams of becoming "Miss Whitwell"!
Just imagine, the parade begins around 9am of this end of Summer day. It is usually nice
and warm, too. So many wondrous things happen, such as all the young and beautiful
contestants who had strutted their stuff to the judges just the Saturday before, rides in
this parade on top of someone's classy car, in the sweltering heat no less!
You will also see many floats and even politicians, who are from local and other places,
walking from the south end of Whitwell to the North end, throwing candy to the kiddies.
The Shriners are also a neat thing to watch buzzing around in their little golf cart-type
vehicles! The sounds in the air are that of the Whitwell Police, Firetrucks, and Rescue
Sirens letting onlookers know that Whitwell is alive and kickin'!
No one could ever forget all the majestic Tennessee Walkin' Horses among other types of
horses that are ridden in this Labor Day parade! Why, there are probably more Cowboys
in Whitwell than anywhere else in America!
After the parade, everyone gathers at the Whitwell Ball Park for the great festivities to
begin! Great food, Fun, Entertainment, and Games galore for all to enjoy! Then at 6pm the
curtain raises for the Beauty Contest. This is when the moment halts and the hearts beat
fast in anticipation of who the winners will be, as the next "Miss Whitwell" is introduced
in the spotlight!!!
Yeah, this little town really knows how to celebrate and have fun!!!
So, if you are interested in signing up as a Beauty Contestant, want to be in
the Parade or any of the Festivities on Labor Day, you can call Whitwell City Hall
at 423-658-5151 for more information.
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