The Virginian-Pilot
                            THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT  
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, May 26, 1996                  TAG: 9605260195
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B1   EDITION: FINAL 
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RAIN AND SHINE

ILLUSTRATION: Color photos

DREW C. WILSON/The Virginian-Pilot

The RiverSpree '96 opening parade wound its way Saturday through the

rainy streets of Elizabeth City. At right, Brandon Chambers and

Bridgette Miller, bottom, huddle in hiding from the rain along the

parade route. From left, Linda Ludden, Karen Chambers, Amy Miller

and son Nicholas Miller, and Florence Kelly and Karen's daughter

Kaylyn, and Zachary Miller, bottom right, were somewhat less

well-protected. Below, Betty Brown of Elizabeth City shows off her

inflatable tan with a revealing bathing suit atop a car representing

Elizabeth City Community Magazine. RiverSpree events continue today. by CNB