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102 car procession for 102-year-old West Philly veteran

May 27, 2020

Narberth Rice, a U.S. Army veteran born and raised in West Philadelphia, a former City of Philadelphia employee and great-great-great grandfather of more than 60, was surprised by a 102-car procession on his 102nd birthday on Saturday.

The birthday celebration was organized by Mr. Rice’s family in partnership with Oak Street Health caretakers and included an outdoor dance party in the parking lot at 4820 Wyalusing Avenue. Due to social distancing protocol, all participants were wearing masks and gloves.

More photos are below. 

 

Photos courtesy of Walker Sands.

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