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August 26, 2024
The Bicentennial Parade
My father, Earl Hargrove, owner of Hargrove Inc., was awarded the contract to build 15 floats for the Bicentennial Parade…
August 26, 2024
Obama’s Inaugural Parade
The Presidential election in November of 2008 was quite special, as Barack Obama was voted in as the 44th President…
August 26, 2024
“I want that boulder and I want that boulder!”
When Earl Hargrove purchased Shenandoah Caverns in 1966, he brought with him a wonderful and exciting aspect to the business…
August 26, 2024
President Obama’s Parade Staging Area
As the caravan of Obama parade floats approached the staging area, I remember looking up and seeing swat teams on…
August 26, 2024
Live Props
How many people can say that they had a baby elephant for a pet? Well, I can. When election years…
August 26, 2024
My Very First Inaugural – Eagle Float 2005 George W. Bush, 2nd Inaugural
I remember when I was helping with my very first inaugural. The weather was so cold! It was windy, raining,…
