<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>A shot of the recently crowned KMLF 2018 Queen, Gabrielle Chandler Plyes.</p>

<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>Plyes is stunned after it was announced that she was named the 2018 KMLF Queen during the coronation ceremony.</p>

<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>Not even the Caped Crusader was able to stay away from the festival this past weekend.</p>

<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>The Middlesboro JROTC in formation during Saturday’s parade. </p>

<p>Tyler Eschberger | Daily News</p> <p>Just one of the various activities featured at the 2018 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival.</p>

<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>Last year’s reigning queen of the KMLF and her escort appeared in the annual parade on Saturday morning.</p>

<p>Tyler Eschberger | Daily News</p> <p>In the downtown square of Pineville, surrounded by the mountains, the communty enjoys the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival.</p>

<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>Gabrielle Chandler Plyes makes her way to the stage to receive her crown after being named queen.</p>

<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>A Disney-themed float makes its way through Pineville during Saturday’s parade.</p>