Gallery of Pictures

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 2010 Census Community Rally

On March 3, 2010 the 2010 Census Community Rally and Portrait of America Road Tour was held at the McCracken County Library.  The event was organized by the McCracken County Complete Count Committee.  Events including the reading of a census proclamation, singing, census goodie bag giveaways, cheers, and poster contest winners.  Click 2010 Census for more information.

 
 2009 City Employee Christmas Luncheon

On December 16, City of Paducah employees enjoyed some time together eating a catered Christmas dinner in the atrium of City Hall.  A big thank you goes out to the Paducah Ambassadors who decorated the tables and served the food.  The McNabb Honors Choir shared their beautiful voices with the employees.

 
 Tilghman Victory Parade

Parade held on December 9, 2009 in downtown Paducah.  Parade is to celebrate the Paducah Tilghman football team who won the Class 3A State title.  --News Release--

 
 2009 Holiday Parade and LowerTown Lights

Parade held on Saturday, December 5 in downtown Paducah.  Parade starts at 14th and Broadway and disbands at 2nd.  Click Holiday Parade Video to watch the hour-long parade.

 
 Assistant Fire Chief Wardelle Harvey's Retirement Reception

Reception held November 30, 2009 in atrium of City Hall.  Assistant Chief Harvey has served the City of Paducah for 32 years starting as a fire fighter and working his way up to the position of Assistant Fire Chief.  He has been Assistant Chief for nearly 11 years.

 
 2009 Veterans Day Parade

Parade held November 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.  Parade starts at 2nd Street and travels down Broadway until 17th Street.  Click News Release for details.

 
 2009 Neighborhood Walks with Commission

In 2009 Commissioners started a program to walk through neighborhoods visiting with constituents.  Click Neighborhood Walks for more information.  Photos are from walks on May 12, July 11, and October 18, 2009.

 
 2009 Kentucky Senior Games Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony for the 2009 Kentucky Senior Games was held at the Robert Cherry Civic Center on September 30, 2009.  Click News Release for details.

 
 Highway Safety Grant Presentation

Pictures are from the check presentation ceremony on September 24, 2009 held in the lobby at Western Baptist Hospital.  The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety presented the Paducah Police Department with a $25,000 check.  Click News Release for details.

 
 2009 Bikes on Broadway

For the second year in a row a large stretch of Broadway was closed on a Sunday afternoon to allow for bike traffic.  Pictures are courtesy of BikeWorld from the September 13, 2009 event.

 
 2009 Touch a Truck

One of the most popular events organized by the Parks Services Department is Touch a Truck.  Kids have the opportunity to see, touch, and get into the driver's seat of many types of vehicles.  Pictures are from the September 10, 2009 event.

 
 2009 Summer Festival Kickball

On July 25, 2009 for the first time the Summer Festival was held on the lawn of the Carson Center and featured a kickball tournament.  Photos are of the Paducah Fire Department team.

 
 Oak Grove Cemetery Phase I Restoration

Photos are from a news conference held July 24, 2009 at Oak Grove Cemetery.  The news conference announced the restoration plans.  Click News Release for more information.

 
 Ronald McDonald House Charities Swimming Grant

On July 23, 2009, Ronald McDonald House Charities presented the Parks Services Department with a $2586 grant to be used to offer swimming lessons to children 6-12 years old.  Click News Release for details.

 
 Coleman Park Dedication

On May 13, 2009, Blackburn Park was renamed Robert Coleman Park in honor of former Commissioner Robert Coleman's more than thirty years of public service.

 
 2009 Quilt Show and Convention Center Renovations

Photos from the April 2009 American Quilter's Society Quilt Show and Contest.  There are also pictures of the Julian Carroll Convention Center renovations that were completed in time for the show.

 
 Debris Collection After Ice Storm

Photos of the debris collection around Paducah after the January 2009 ice storm.  Photos are from March 2009.

 
 Ice Storm 2009

Photos from January 27 and January 28 after the region received a 100-year ice storm.

 
 2008 Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, and Events

Various  pictures from ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and events in 2008.

 
 Ice Rink Opening

Pictures from November 13, 2008 of the Paducah Ice Rink.

 
 River Discovery Center Christening

The River Heritage Center was christened as the River Discovery Center on November 13, 2008.  New exhibits including a simulator were unveiled.

 
 Accessible Playground Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon cutting held November 7, 2008 for the accessible playground at Noble Park.  Playground is a Boundless certified facility located on the east side of Noble Park Lake.

 
 Fountain Avenue Hometour and Festival

On October 2, 2008 a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for first new home built in Fountain Avenue Neighborhood in more than 30 years.  After the ceremony there was a festival and hometour. 

 
 Groundbreaking for Emerging Technology Center at WKCTC

Groundbreaking was held July 31, 2008.

 
 Greenway Trail

Various pictures of the greenway trail including the ribboncutting from July 2008 and the Walk the Greenway Trail with the Mayor and Commissioners events during the summer and fall of 2008.

 
 Fire Department Tour

Photos of students touring the Paducah Fire Department's Station 1 at 301 Washington Street.  Tour happened June 30, 2008.

 
 Noble Park Restrooms

Photos showing installation of restroom facility near the ball fields and skatepark at Noble Park in June 2008.

 
 Paducah's Past

Don Howell provided the pictures in this gallery. If you would like to contact Don, his email address is westkygenealogy@yahoo.com