LIVE Post #2 - Watermelon Day Update

(Above) "The Scene Before the BIG Day" taken at Iowa and Parker Street in Stanhope. We apologize in advance for the dark picture, it was 8:49pm when this photo was taken of the sacred Stanhope Park. But everything is set!

The Day Before Update

Our correspondents headed over from the Jewell extention office of Stanhope State University to check out the final planning. Rumor was there was some balloons to be made for one of the popular stands, the Dart Stand. But after a few years of hours of blowing up balloons, they decided to go with circles. They painted the circles in maroon in honor of South High.

So what was supposed to be a preview, preporation post for Watermelon Day, turned into a Watermelon Day Eve mini tailgate with family.

And in the end, the core of Watermelon Day is about family, reunions and cathing up. Fun was had by all and we found some good scoop.

GOOD SCOOP
We have learned that one of the younger members of the Watermelon Warrior Nation, Carter Young (AKA the 'the Carter Man') will be driving the first float in tomorrow's parade. The float is a small gas engine Model T replica pulling a gigantic watermelon. From what our correspondents have learned, this was a reward. Young Carter, 9 years old, has been volunteering for his Grandma Robert at another Stanhope Icon, "Wednesday Night in the Park." Kudos to Carter for this honor and his work this week helping the guy set up for the 49th Watermelon Day.

That's all for tonight. See you at the parade at 10:30am.