Branford youth compete in star-spangled showcase

Danny Federico [email protected] Patriotic spirit was on full display as contestants of all ages took the stage during the Fourth Annual Branford Fourth of July Pageant on Friday, July 3. Hosted by the Branford Achievement Council, the pageant celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday while raising money for local students. The council announced that 100% of the proceeds from the event would benefit the Branford Achievement Council Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education, technical training and other career pathways. Throughout the evening, contestants strutted across the stage while their biographies were read o