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Parkersburg Homecoming: Three Weeks Away Save Email Print
WTAP News
Posted: 7:14 PM Jul 23, 2008
Last Updated: 7:14 PM Jul 23, 2008
Reporter: Todd Baucher
Email Address: todd.baucher@wtap.com

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It took a while to get the site and the leadership worked out...but preparations are now full speed ahead for this year's Parkersburg Homecoming Festival.

Although the venue for this year's festival has changed...most of the events will be the same as in the 25 previous Parkersburg Homecomings.

And that includes the event which will draw some of the weekend's largest crowds.

"Even though Point Park will probably be blocked," says Homecoming Chairwoman Jenni Reed, "and the public will not be able to go down there, we have worked with Zambelli Fireworks, and they will be shooting up above the floodwall. So you will be able to see them inside the floodwall this year."

The homecoming committee is currently holding a series of fundraisers, including a gas card giveaway.

The homecoming runs from August 15th through the 17th.

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Posted by: Concerned Location: Parkersburg on Aug 1, 2008 at 07:17 AM
Need more infomaion on the Homecoming. We have relatives from out of town coming in and we need more information. Is the main stage goingto be in the Southern States Parking lot?

Posted by: KATHY Location: ALBANY,OHIO on Jul 24, 2008 at 06:01 PM
I WAS READING NEWS YOU MOVEING THE HOME COMING? OK WHERE WILL IT BE, I COME TO IT, ALSO DO YOU KEEP TABS ON WHAT DATE THEY HAVE HARNESS RACES IN MARIETTA, DURRING FAIR, LABOR DAY, WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THAT ALSO BUT NEED TO KNOW THE DAY THEY HOLDING RACES IN AFTERNOON. THANKS KATHY LOVE THIS NEWS ON COMPUTER KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Posted by: trish Location: parkersburg on Jul 24, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Thats what I was trying to figure out. Who's going to be there? It would be nice if the news would give you just a little more information when they are reporting.

Posted by: Trudy Thomas Location: Newport, Ohio on Jul 23, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Who is the guest star for the Homecoming this year. and which day will the person be there.

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