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Patriotic pride

About 45 people participated in the Avalon Park YMCA and Eastside Cycling's bike parade during the Avalon Park 4th of July Celebration, where residents competed for the best-decorated bikes, strollers, scooters and bodies. Later in the event: a hot dog eating contest sponsored by Pop Pop's Ice Cream & More, Davis Bakery's apple pie bake-off, a home run derby sponsored by Avalon Park Baseball and Brianto's Original Hoagies and entertainment including Orlando Cloggers, Avalon Dance and Magic Curtain Productions. Photos by Megan Stokes

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Ella, 3, of Avalon Park got ready for the bike parade.

Published on July 5, 2011

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Brooke, 6, and Madison, 6, overloaded their bikes with red, white and blue ribbons, pinwheels, stars and flags.

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Nicki Mimikos of Avalon Park with son Jayden, 1, and Tristim, 4, planned to win the bike parade contest with sunglasses, hats and a decked out stroller.

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Carly, 4, and Kaitlyn, 4, focused on flags and flowers when decorating their bikes.

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Jennifer Campbell of Avalon Park, daughter Audrey, 8, and son Caiden, 10, used wrapping paper to decorate their bikes.

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Elsie Reyes said her 5-year-old granddaughter helped her decorate her bike. "It took a lot of love and a few minutes of time to celebrate this great country," said the Avalon Park resident.

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Davis Bakery owner Frank Nardolillo and one of several pie judges sort several dozen confections that were submitted to the bakery's apple pie bake off.

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Orlando Cloggers perform on Avalon Park's Town Park Stage.

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Orlando Cloggers were one of several acts to perform on Avalon's Town Park Stage, including Waterford Lakes Jazzercise, Championship Martial Arts and Gotta Dance.

Published on July 5, 2011