Larry Cory, singing and leading his band |
University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media
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Hundreds of people came out for the third annual Midsummer
Nights in Midway event Friday evening.
Lily McDaniel (left) and Ainsley Lynch danced. |
Midway Mayor Grayson Vandegrift said the new setup was “working out really well. We’re very excited about that.”
While the street closure made room for more vendors, Shockley said the crowd for this year’s first event was about the same as in other years. Midsummer Nights will also be held on the last Fridays of July and August.
Early on, Emma Davis (right) danced with a flower she received from
Locally Grown’s booth, where the youth ministry was set up selling T-shirts and
giving away flowers. Her godmother, Angela Blackburn, watched her dance with a
smile. She said she loves Midsummer Nights in Midway. “It’s great,” she said.
“Every town should do this.”
Later, with the band in full gear, Midway’s Ainsley Lynch
and Lily McDaniel (above) danced their hearts out to the band’s music, earning laughter
and smiles from the crowd. Bandleader Larry Cory joked about the
girls being his “backup dancers.”
Brenda Jackson (right) and Breauna Pennie at Jackson's craft table |
Her booth was full of interesting trinkets such as wooden
trains featuring soda caps, candle holders, and jewelry, all of which she made
herself for the ministry. She was sporting one of the bracelets she was
selling. She said she made them after taking a class on jewelry making. She
said the boxes are her own labor of love and “it’s just part of my passion for
the church.” She said Breauna and Benisha Pennie, also members of Second
Christian Church, help her with the boxes each year.
The westbound side of East Main Street, closed for the event, was filled with vendors and event-goers. |
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