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A rigging truck from a local company is driven through town, with employees tossing out candy to children along the way, during the parade for the annual Thurmont Fireman’s Carnival in Thurmont, Maryland on June 23, 2022. Fireman’s carnivals are a feature of the summer social calendar in many rural communities across the country that depend on a volunteer fire fighting force. The carnivals are often the main fundraiser for these departments, allowing them to buy fire trucks and other equipment. ⁠

A rigging truck from a local company is driven through town, with employees tossing out candy to children along the way, during the parade for the annual Thurmont Fireman’s Carnival in Thurmont, Maryland on June 23, 2022. Fireman’s carnivals are a feature of the summer social calendar in many rural communities across the country that depend on a volunteer fire fighting force. The carnivals are often the main fundraiser for these departments, allowing them to buy fire trucks and other equipment. ⁠