Manteo became the first town in America where all its school age children receive free wireless internet service, thanks to Andy Griffith, Charter Communications, IBM, and Seamark foods, as well as other contributors. As long as the child remains in school, the internet service is free. IBM also partnered with the group to provide a free computer to any child who does not have one, as long as they remain in school. On December 3, Andy Griffith and wife, Cindy, presented the gift to the children at the kickoff of Manteo's Christmas celebration. The festivities included a tree lighting on the Manteo waterfront, decorated boats in the harbor, a yule log fire in the street, caroling presented by actors garbed in Elizabethan period costumes, and as a part of "Manteo's First Friday" night all downtown merchants remained open late for the revellers to peruse their wares. Several hundred folks turned out for the celebration. Some photos are on my website, and followed by a page of pix from the Manteo Christmas parade held on Dec. 4.
Manteo Christmas Celebration
Manteo Christmas Parade
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