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Photos: Irmo Okra Strut 2022

By Val Augustine

news@lexingtonchronicle.com

Posted 9/26/22

The Irmo Okra Strut returned for its “48th strut” Sept. 23 and 24, kicking off Saturday with the annual parade.

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