For the Fourth, Yankee Doodle coming to Millsboro

MILLSBORO – “Yankee Doodle” is coming to Millsboro for the 10th Annual Children’s Parade and Program on July 4th.

The patriotic event will start July 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Labyrinth. It is hosted by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce and the town of Millsboro.

This year’s theme celebrates Yankee Doodle.

“This is a theme I’ve been wanting to do for some time, and it’s perfect for our 10th anniversary!” said Dotty LeCates, event co-coordinator.

According to an article on earlyamerica.com, “Yankee Doodle Dandy” is a song which surfaced during the French and Indian War, and was universally popular among both the rebels and British soldiers during the American Revolution.

In the song: “Doodle” refers to a “sorry trifling fellow, a fool or simpleton.” “Dandy.” on the other hand, refers to “a gentlemen of affected manners, dress and hairstyle.” “Macaroni” was not a reference to pasta but to “a fancy style of Italian dress imitated in England at the time.”

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