Hundreds come out for Independence Day picnic on Saturday

By PAMELA GRANT

Cove Leader-Press

 

Over 1,000 people came out to enjoy the festivities and participate in the Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans (SG–VHV)’s 8th Annual Independence Day picnic.

 

The group invited all veterans, their families, and the community to the Civic Center on Saturday to celebrate with an event which offered free food, drinks, and plenty of entertainment. The celebration is held to honor all branches of the military and everyone who has served to protect our freedom.

 

“It was awesome. It was something phenomenal,” said Sheila Timmons, Executive Director for SG–VHV about the event. “Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans hosts this annual picnic celebration because it creates a time for the citizens to thank those veterans who gave their service to our country so we can continue to be free.”