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Day: June 26, 2013

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Bicentennial Block Party This Friday! 6:30 – 9:30 in Downtown Covington June 28th

This month’s Block Party is the last Friday before the big Bicentennial celebration on the fourth of July, so that makes it a Bicentennial

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Bicentennial Parade Celebrating Covington’s Past, Present & Future

The Bicentennial Parade will feature the city’s past, present and future by incorporating groups that represent every aspect of the city’s life.  Floats and

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Bicentennial Poster Unveiled “Covington: 200 Years of Distinction”

The official Covington Bicentennial Poster is now on display at City Hall. A limited edition of 500 signed and numbered 36″ x 12″ posters will

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The Great Race Arrives in Covington June 29th

Covington, La., will host an overnight stop on the 2013 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty Saturday, June 29. The Great Race,

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Two Fresh and Cool Summer Dishes

Cold Watermelon Soup A cool, spicy soup that is sure to be a conversation starter! Ingredients: 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1 apple, diced

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Downtown Covington Sidewalk Sale: Take a Stroll Through Downtown Covington Saturday

The City of Covington is promoting a sidewalk sale for all businesses in Historic Downtown Covington. After the Bicentennial parade take a stroll through

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Free Concert at the Covington Trailhead: Swing-a-Roux Performs from 6:45 – 9 pm

Swing-a-Roux’s music is  arranged in a Jambalaya consisting of female vocalist, saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section, ready to serve 100% fun. Their unique

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“Classic Covington: Stories Behind the Prints” Presented by Historian Howard Nichols & Artist Suzanne King

The public is invited to attend the free presentation “Classic Covington: Stories Behind The Prints” on Sunday, June 30, 7:00 pm at the St.

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Bicentennial Community Prayer Breakfast: Featured Speaker Jimmy Field

The City of Covington invites the public to attend the Covington Bicentennial Community Prayer Breakfast.  The breakfast will be held at the Briggs Assembly

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“Share the Health” Summer Educational Series: Danny Burke with Life Somatics

Somatics is a new alternative on the Northshore that is a gentle, sensible, and safe way to recover from chronic pain and have ease

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This Week at the Covington Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune

Good afternoon, friends, and Happy Wednesday! I have high hopes for a great day at the Market today. After all, what could be more

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