Rescue Squad celebrates 60 years
The Appomattox County Volunteer Rescue Squad booth sold T-shirts, received donations, provided information and gave out free water and candy at its 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday at Courtland Festival Park. Charles Conrad/Times Virginian

Approximately 60 years after its founding, the Appomattox County Volunteer Rescue Squad (ACVRS) celebrated its 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday with an in-town parade and a day full of events at Courtland Festival Park.

The day began with the First Responders parade at 10:30 a.m. that included an array of area emergency vehicles from Appomattox, Pamplin, Concord and Red House. The parade started on Confederate Boulevard and concluded on Court Street.

Following the parade, people from various localities gathered throughout the day at Courtland Festival Park on Court Street. Among the featured attractions were a karaoke competition, professional face painting, miniature horse petting, exploring the inside of an ambulance, food trucks, small business and artisan vendors, cornhole games and live musical entertainment by Brandon Loving, Keith McFaden & Kompany, Say No More, and BlackByrd.

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