The Ukranian contingent led the Parade of Nations and was a popular choice.

That's me in my
Scottish heritage jacket.      

Local Colors Festival

Returns in Full Color

Roanoke's premier event to demonstrate its inclusivity, Local Colors, had flags unfurled downtown today with pageantry, aromatic foods, dance and culture brimming over.

The festival is a shadow of its pre-covid self, but the enthusiasm was there, if the 126 national flags (the largest over the years) weren't. Here is a little of what it looked like.