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  • Kat Hensley from Norfolk takes a minute to smell the...

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    Kat Hensley from Norfolk takes a minute to smell the flowers during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • Sandra Lewis of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services dresses as a...

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    Sandra Lewis of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services dresses as a Daffodil Queen for the 32nd Annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

  • Charlotte Buswell waits with other members of Gloucester's 4-H in...

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    Charlotte Buswell waits with other members of Gloucester's 4-H in their float before participating during Saturday's Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • Bonnie Lipe and Evelyn Smith share lunch at the 2012...

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    Bonnie Lipe and Evelyn Smith share lunch at the 2012 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

  • 1998: Kathryn Ann "Katie" Smith of Gloucester was crowned queen...

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    1998: Kathryn Ann "Katie" Smith of Gloucester was crowned queen on Saturday during the Gloucester Daffodil Festival.

  • 1997 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Harry Corr has been named grand...

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    1997 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Harry Corr has been named grand marshal of the Gloucester Daffodil Festival Parade. Here, he looks over blooming daffodils at the entrance to Roadview Farm.

  • Classic cars drive along Main Street during Saturday's Daffodil Festival...

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    Classic cars drive along Main Street during Saturday's Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • Pistol, an Australian Terrier, walks down Main Street with Diana...

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    Pistol, an Australian Terrier, walks down Main Street with Diana Wilke before the start of Saturday's Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • Daffodils sit in buckets along Main Street in Gloucester during...

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    Daffodils sit in buckets along Main Street in Gloucester during Saturday's Daffodil Festival April 11, 2015.

  • 2001 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Crystal Ange and her son Zebadiah,...

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    2001 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Crystal Ange and her son Zebadiah, 4, of Mathews enjoy a show in the historic Gloucester Court House circle Saturday during the Daffodil festival.

  • 2009 Gloucester Daffodil Festival. James Johnson and Fred Bowman are...

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    2009 Gloucester Daffodil Festival. James Johnson and Fred Bowman are working in Court House municipal flower beds along Main Street.

  • The Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps play during the 2019...

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    The Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps play during the 2019 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA.

  • Regina Scott works to adjust her costume before walking in...

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    Regina Scott works to adjust her costume before walking in the parade during Saturday's Daffodil Festival in Gloucester April 11, 2015. Scott was walking with a group of women representing Berkshire Hathaway TowneServices Towne Realty in support of Bread for Life.

  • The Easter Bunny made an appearence during the 2019 Daffodil...

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    The Easter Bunny made an appearence during the 2019 Daffodil Festival. The Easter holiday falls on April 21st this year.

  • Tomas Abrams (right) sells Joanne Rodgers a daffodil bouquet at...

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    Tomas Abrams (right) sells Joanne Rodgers a daffodil bouquet at the 2012 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

  • Kristina Watkins, a Daffodil Princess, eats a bite of funnel...

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    Kristina Watkins, a Daffodil Princess, eats a bite of funnel cake before the opening ceremony of the 2012 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

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  • Daffodils from the Charles Daffodil Farm were being sold during...

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    Daffodils from the Charles Daffodil Farm were being sold during Gloucester County's Daffodil Festival on Saturday April 1, 2017

  • Braxton Jones, 4, blows bubbles while attending the Daffodil Festival...

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    Braxton Jones, 4, blows bubbles while attending the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • Sandra Lewis, of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services office in Gloucester,...

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    Sandra Lewis, of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services office in Gloucester, Virginia marches in the Daffodil Festival parade on April 1 2017 in Gloucester, Virginia. Sandra handmade all of the costumes for Berkshire Hathaway's employees who attended the festival.

  • 1997: Miss Virginia, Michelle Kang, crowns Daffodil Festival Queen Elizabeth...

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    1997: Miss Virginia, Michelle Kang, crowns Daffodil Festival Queen Elizabeth Lindsay Foard.

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  • Sandra Lewis laughs while preparing for the parade during Saturday's...

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    Sandra Lewis laughs while preparing for the parade during Saturday's Daffodil Festival in Gloucester April 11, 2015. Lewis was walking with a group of women representing Berkshire Hathaway TowneServices Towne Realty in support of Bread for Life.

  • Members of the Newport News Police Department Pipe and Drum...

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    Members of the Newport News Police Department Pipe and Drum Corps gave the 2017 Daffodil Festival parade watchers a taste of the old country. Gloucester County's Daffodil Festival has become quite popular. People from ouside of the Hampton Roads area come to Gloucester County, Virginia to experience the festival

  • Willow McLean (right) has a picnic with her family and...

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    Willow McLean (right) has a picnic with her family and friends at food court of the 2019 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA. Hundreds of families attend the festival each year.

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • Hundreds of people walk along Main Street during Saturday's Daffodil...

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    Hundreds of people walk along Main Street during Saturday's Daffodil Festival in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • Despite the cloudy morning and somewhat cool temperature, turnout at...

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    Despite the cloudy morning and somewhat cool temperature, turnout at the 2019 Daffodil Festival was estimated in the ten of thousands.

  • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services of Gloucester always have elaborate and...

    John Clark / Special to the Daily Press

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services of Gloucester always have elaborate and colorful costumes for the Daffodil Festival. This year was no different.

  • Charles Daffodil Farm bouquets for sale at the 2012 Daffodil...

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    Charles Daffodil Farm bouquets for sale at the 2012 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • Members of The Kinights of Columbus led the the 2019...

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    Members of The Kinights of Columbus led the the 2019 Daffodil Festival again as they have done for numerous years in the past.

  • 2000 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Diane Mayor, left, and Jackie Hooks...

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    2000 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Diane Mayor, left, and Jackie Hooks of the Little Wonder Horse Farm are being pulled Saturday by a miniature horse named Romeo at the Daffodil Festival on Main Street in Gloucester.

  • Olivia Burna, 5, uses an umbrella to pop a bubble...

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    Olivia Burna, 5, uses an umbrella to pop a bubble while sister Julia Burna, 7, and Kayla Massengill, right, watch during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • Cadet Eric Tejada waits with other members of the Gloucester...

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    Cadet Eric Tejada waits with other members of the Gloucester High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps before the start of the Daffodil Festival Parade in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

  • Leanna Bristow adjusts the headband of Rachel Dowdy before participating...

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    Leanna Bristow adjusts the headband of Rachel Dowdy before participating in the parade during Saturday's Daffodil Festival in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • Vivian Shackleford sports a tall daffodil hat during the Daffodil...

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    Vivian Shackleford sports a tall daffodil hat during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

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  • Pistol, left, and Walker, right from Matthews sport daffodil collars...

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    Pistol, left, and Walker, right from Matthews sport daffodil collars during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • William and Mary graduate student Darice Xue purchases daffodils during...

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    William and Mary graduate student Darice Xue purchases daffodils during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • The Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps march down main street...

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    The Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps march down main street during the 2019 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA.

  • Members of the American Legion march in the 32nd Annual Daffodil...

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    Members of the American Legion march in the 32nd Annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

  • 2001 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: A bouquet of daffodils decorates a...

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    2001 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: A bouquet of daffodils decorates a watering can as part of an antiques exhibit Saturday during Gloucester's annual Daffodil Festival.

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • A young boy waves to the crowd from a Willys...

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    A young boy waves to the crowd from a Willys Jeep during the 32nd Annual Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

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  • Evelyn "Giggles" Smith (right) holds a mirror for one-year-old Logan...

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    Evelyn "Giggles" Smith (right) holds a mirror for one-year-old Logan Ward to admire his face paint at the 2012 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • 1997 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Molly Mullins of Virginia Beach, left,...

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    1997 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Molly Mullins of Virginia Beach, left, looks over some daffodils for sale by Jean Ingram on Main Street in Gloucester Courthouse during the 11th Annual Daffodil Festival

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  • Three year old Waylon Slavnik of West Point, Virginia watches...

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    Three year old Waylon Slavnik of West Point, Virginia watches the fire trucks of Gloucester County's Volunteer Fire Rescue Squad during the parade at the Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, Virginia on April 1 2017.

  • Jillian Wagner from Newport News holds a bag of daffodils...

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    Jillian Wagner from Newport News holds a bag of daffodils she purchased during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • 2001 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Elaine Owens, of Mathews County, gathers...

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    2001 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Elaine Owens, of Mathews County, gathers freshly cut daffodils that she was selling along Main Street Saturday as part of Gloucester's annual Daffodil Festival.

  • Vivian Shackleford sports a tall daffodil hat during the Daffodil...

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    Vivian Shackleford sports a tall daffodil hat during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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  • 1996: During Gloucester's Daffodil Festival Saturday, Kristyn Ober, 3, frowns...

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    1996: During Gloucester's Daffodil Festival Saturday, Kristyn Ober, 3, frowns as she tries to balance her umbrella while she plays one of the game booths.

  • 1989: Donald Ackley and his son David, 3, listen to...

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    1989: Donald Ackley and his son David, 3, listen to music in front of the Gloucester Courts building during the Daffodil Festival. The two are from the Williamsburg area.

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  • Blacksmith Joe Gentile works on a leaf scuplture in front...

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    Blacksmith Joe Gentile works on a leaf scuplture in front of Main Street Beer Garden at the 2019 Daffodil Festival located on main street in Gloucester VA.. The Tidewater Blacksmith Guild, which Joe is apart of, has a larger booth located in the rear of the beer garden.

  • Debbie Rhodes waits to sell flowers along Main Street during...

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    Debbie Rhodes waits to sell flowers along Main Street during Saturday's Daffodil Festival in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • Jason Hamill walks down Main Street during Saturday's Daffodil Festival...

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    Jason Hamill walks down Main Street during Saturday's Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • 1996 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Mary Boerner, chairman of the Gloucester...

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    1996 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Mary Boerner, chairman of the Gloucester Daffodil Festival Committee, wears this year's daffodil sweat shirt design. Her friend, Katie Lang, 5, wears the T-shirt version.

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • Daffodil Festival volunteer Julie Dougherty gets some face time with...

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    Daffodil Festival volunteer Julie Dougherty gets some face time with 3-year-old Daisy the English Mastiff during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

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  • The Knights of Columbus led the parade of the 32nd...

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    The Knights of Columbus led the parade of the 32nd Annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, Virginia.

  • Congressman Rob Wittman waves while walking in the 2019 Daffodil...

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    Congressman Rob Wittman waves while walking in the 2019 Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester, VA. Gloucester county is now the southern most part of 1st congressional district since the 2016 redistricting.

  • Luke James, 8, picks out a free tomato plant from...

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    Luke James, 8, picks out a free tomato plant from The Home Depot while at the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • Gloucester High School's National Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC)...

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    Gloucester High School's National Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) march in the 2017 Daffodil Festival Parade on April 1 2017 in Gloucester, Virginia.

  • Kristina Watkins, Parker Pittman and Shannon Weaver applaud as Alyssa...

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    Kristina Watkins, Parker Pittman and Shannon Weaver applaud as Alyssa Crone (center) is awarded the title of 2012 Festival Queen at the 26th Annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

  • U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman speaks with Gloucester County Sheriff Darrell Warren...

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    U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman speaks with Gloucester County Sheriff Darrell Warren Jr. during the 32nd Annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester County on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

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  • Gabby Fanning, 3, center, watches as a large bubble is...

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    Gabby Fanning, 3, center, watches as a large bubble is made by Kayla Massengill, right, during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • Even the antique cars were decorated with daffodils during the...

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    Even the antique cars were decorated with daffodils during the Gloucester Daffodil Festival in 1989. Sally Bostic of Poquoson sits inside her 1930 Ford Model A Coupe.

  • Bela Esplin of Gloucester has Giggles the Clown paint a...

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    Bela Esplin of Gloucester has Giggles the Clown paint a purple unicorn on her face during the 32nd Annual Daffodil Festival on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

  • Gloucester Daffodil Festival. The welcome sign of the Historic Gloucester...

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    Gloucester Daffodil Festival. The welcome sign of the Historic Gloucester Court House area of Gloucester on Main Street municipal flower beds.

  • 2000 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Seven-year-old Bill Ingles of Gloucester gathers...

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    2000 Gloucester Daffodil Festival: Seven-year-old Bill Ingles of Gloucester gathers a bundle of Saint Keverne Daffodils from a field at Brent and Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester.

  • A group of motorcyclists ride down Main Street during Saturday's...

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    A group of motorcyclists ride down Main Street during Saturday's Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • The Williamsburg Heritage Dance Ensemble performed in front of the...

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    The Williamsburg Heritage Dance Ensemble performed in front of the Gloucester Courts building on Main Street during the 1989 Daffodil Festival.

  • Two-year-old Julia Dise and Alice Waclo walk on Main Street...

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    Two-year-old Julia Dise and Alice Waclo walk on Main Street in the Daffodil Festival Parade in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

  • Vendor Appalachia Kettle Corn prepares kettle corn at the Daffodil...

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    Vendor Appalachia Kettle Corn prepares kettle corn at the Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, Virginia on April 1 2017.

  • A crowd watches as members of the Gloucester High School...

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    A crowd watches as members of the Gloucester High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps pass during a parade at the 2012 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24.

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  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

  • Gloucester High School junior Macy Calder is crowned the new...

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    Gloucester High School junior Macy Calder is crowned the new queen of the Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • The Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps perform during the 32nd...

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    The Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps perform during the 32nd Annual Daffodil Festival in Gloucester on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

  • Olivia Lovejoy waits in her costume before walking in the...

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    Olivia Lovejoy waits in her costume before walking in the parade during Saturday's Daffodil Festival in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • Gloucester County Sheriff Darren Warren Jr. hands out candy and...

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    Gloucester County Sheriff Darren Warren Jr. hands out candy and shakes hands during the 2019 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA. Sherriff Warren is running for reelection in 2020.

  • Sandra Lewis, left, and Nancy Bryce, right, walk down Main...

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    Sandra Lewis, left, and Nancy Bryce, right, walk down Main Street in Gloucester cheering at other visitors during the Daffodil Festival on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • Olivia Lovejoy, 2, chews on some popcorn while dress up...

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    Olivia Lovejoy, 2, chews on some popcorn while dress up for the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

  • Members of the Berkshire Hathaway float prepare for the 2017...

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    Members of the Berkshire Hathaway float prepare for the 2017 Daffodil Festival parade in the staging area near Gloucester County's main libaray on April 1 2017.

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  • People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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    People enjoying the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, march 26, 2011

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  • Isabella Nash waves at passing cars and floats during Saturday's...

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    Isabella Nash waves at passing cars and floats during Saturday's Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester April 11, 2015.

  • Congressman Rob Wittman high fives a young girl during the...

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    Congressman Rob Wittman high fives a young girl during the 2019 Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester, VA. Wittmann is running for reelection in 2020 to represent the 1st Congressional District for another term.

  • 1st Congressional District candidate, Vangie Williams, waves while riding in...

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    1st Congressional District candidate, Vangie Williams, waves while riding in a convertible during the 2019 Daffodil Festival in Gloucester, VA. Williams lost the race against Congressman Rob Wittman in 2018 but garnered 44.7% of the vote.

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  • Jean Ingram from Charles Daffodil Farm sells daffodils during the...

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    Jean Ingram from Charles Daffodil Farm sells daffodils during the Daffodil Festival along Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

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Photos from the 2019 Gloucester Daffodil Festival, as well as many photos from past years.