Chesapeake 50th Anniversary

Dawn Eakins, owner of Carolina Cupcakery, provided sweet customized treats for the reception. Photos by Chesapeake Public Communications.

Mayor Krasnoff joins members of the Oscar Smith High School Strolling Strings who performed during the reception. Photos by Chesapeake Public Communications.

L to R: Chesapeake Fire Chief Ed Elliott, Chief of Police Kelvin Wright, Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan Photo by John Downs Sr.

L to R: Former City Councilman Cliff Hayes, Tracey Holland, Former Major William Ward, and Kismet Nettles Picture by John Downs Sr.

Members of the Joint Public Safety Honor Guard present the colors at the start of the ceremony. Photos from Chesapeake Public Communications

L to R Fire Chief Ed Elliott, Retired Fire Chief Steve Best, Retired Fire Chief and Former City Council Member Robert “Buddy” Bagley share memories of Chesapeake’s 50 year history. Photos from Chesapeake Public Communications

Front row, L to R: Del. John Cosgrove, Sue Cosgrove, Sen. Kenneth Alexander, Del. Matthew James, Del. Barry Knight, Del. Lionell Spruill. Back row, Chesapeake Vice Mayor, John de Triquet.