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FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES



FISH TALES HOT DOG-EATING CONTEST 
Nick Clements, above left, and Andy Gmittercompete alongside 13 others during Fish TalesBar & Grill’s fourth annual July 4 “Top Dog” hotdog-eating contest. (Left) David “Tiger Wings &Things” Brunelli celebrates after winning thecontest. The Philadelphia resident placed thirdlast year, but took top honors in 2011, devouring22 hot dogs in 10 minutes. He received $1,000and a trophy. FISH TALES HOT DOG-EATING CONTEST Nick Clements, above left, and Andy Gmittercompete alongside 13 others during Fish TalesBar & Grill’s fourth annual July 4 “Top Dog” hotdog-eating contest. (Left) David “Tiger Wings &Things” Brunelli celebrates after winning thecontest. The Philadelphia resident placed thirdlast year, but took top honors in 2011, devouring22 hot dogs in 10 minutes. He received $1,000and a trophy.

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OCEAN PINES CELEBRATION 
Alan Bellefeville of Springfield, Va., holding hisdaughter, Julia, above, spend July 4 with familyat the Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool. (Left)Derek Jarmon, program coordinator at theOcean Pines Recreation Department, is droppedinto the dunking booth at the Ocean PinesSports Core Pool on July 4. OCEAN PINES CELEBRATION Alan Bellefeville of Springfield, Va., holding hisdaughter, Julia, above, spend July 4 with familyat the Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool. (Left)Derek Jarmon, program coordinator at theOcean Pines Recreation Department, is droppedinto the dunking booth at the Ocean PinesSports Core Pool on July 4.


INDEPENDENCE DAY IN OCEAN CITY Fireworks light up the dark sky as thousands of visitors watch the Fourth of July show at Northside Park on 125th Street. A similar display, also sponsored by the town of Ocean City, was presented downtown at North Division Street. Seacrets on 49th Street sponsored its own display for bayside viewers. 
OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI INDEPENDENCE DAY IN OCEAN CITY Fireworks light up the dark sky as thousands of visitors watch the Fourth of July show at Northside Park on 125th Street. A similar display, also sponsored by the town of Ocean City, was presented downtown at North Division Street. Seacrets on 49th Street sponsored its own display for bayside viewers. OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI

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