Dena DeLucia and Chelsea Huggins, co-owners of DeLucia’s Bake Shop in Seven Lakes, hosted customers for a “Birthday Party for America” on July 3. The party served as the grand opening of the small business which launched in April.
The party featured patriotic decorations, a festive cake and special guest, David Alstor, Chief of Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue. In a nod to the 1773 Boston Tea Party and its historical significance in the United States’ fight for independence from British rule, tea was served.
Before lighting sparklers atop the cake, DeLucia talked about the meaning of Independence Day. “Red, white and blue are my favorite colors,” said Delucia who served in the U.S. Army for 23 years. “We will always celebrate America.”
She also thanked her customers for coming and hopes the community will continue to support the veteran-owned small business. “We’ll make you any cake you want,” she said.
Dozens of patrons dug into the complimentary yellow cake layered with fudge and strawberry fillings and frosted with Italian buttercream icing while listening to patriotic music. Customers took the opportunity to stock up on pastries and treats to enjoy over the Independence Day holiday.
DeLucia’s will be closed on July 4. Their regular hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Bakery is located at 4245 Seven Lakes Plaza and can be reached at (910) 400-5075.
Contact Maggie Beamguard at maggie@thepilot.com.
Co-owners of DeLucia’s Bake Shop, Dena DeLucia (left) and Chelsea Huggins serve up a treat on Independence Day. Maggie Beamguard/SLIDena DeLucia thanks customers for their support of her veteran-owned small business on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLIDena DeLucia cuts into a birthday cake for America on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLIDena DeLucia gets a hug from special guest David Alstor, Chief of Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue. Maggie Beamguard/SLIWho wants the big piece? Dena DeLucia hands out slices of birthday cake on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLIDena DeLucia cuts America’s birthday cake for customers on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLIDena DeLucia hands out slices of America’s birthday cake on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLIStephanie Gorman (left) and Mary Bulger share a slice of cake at DeLucia’s Bake Shop in Seven Lakes on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLIJon and Dorene Tichenor enjoy a slice of patriotic cake at DeLucia’s Bake Shop on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLITeresa Troup drove two hours for this slice of America’s birthday cake and to celebrate the opening of her friend, Dena DeLucia’s Bake Shop. Maggie Beamguard/SLIDavid Alstor, Chief of Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue (left) and Bob Hayes celebrate America’s Independence with a slice of cake from DeLucia’s Bake Shop. Maggie Beamguard/SLIDeLucia’s Bake Shop employee Michelle Marfisi, known as everyone’s Grandma, shows her patriotic spirit. Maggie Beamguard/SLICustomers line up for pastries and other good things at DeLucia’s Bake Shop in Seven Lakes on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLIA customer gets an order filled at DeLucia’s Bake Shop on July 3. Maggie Beamguard/SLIDena DeLucia (left) with one of DeLucia’s Bake Shop’s beloved employees, Michelle Marfisi. Maggie Beamguard/SLICustomers of DeLucia’s Bake Shop in Seven Lakes enjoyed a complimentary slice of this festive cake in honor of Independence Day on July 3. It was a yellow cake with fudge and strawberry filling and Italian buttercream frosting. Maggie Beamguard/SLI
