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Gabby Douglas and Francena McCorory participate at Neptune Festival

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The Neptune Festival parade in Virginia Beach had some famous participants on Saturday, two Olympians.

Virginia Beach native Gabby Douglas and Hampton native Francena McCorory waved to the crowd from the parade route down Atlantic Avenue.

Douglas won two gold medals in gymnastics and McCorory won a gold in track and field.

Gabby was also honored Friday night during a public ceremony at Neptune’s Park on 31st Street where she was presented with a key to the city.