Despite a heavy downpour earlier in the day and some rather threatening clouds in the west around parade time, the weather was pretty spectacular for this year’s Firemen’s Parade Thursday night. Thousands of people lined Main Street to watch the annual spectacle.
The parade, which lasted about 75 minutes, was heavy on fire trucks and emergency vehicles, much to the delight of the children in the audience. Several local businesses and community agencies also took part, throwing candy by the handful along the way — much to the delight of the children in the audience.
As usual, I took a few photos. Click here for a full gallery.
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(posted 7/14/2023)
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There is nothing in this world like a small town parade: small, laughing children with pockets stuffed full of candy; huge, gleaming pieces of rescue equipment packed with the latest technology; and young(er) men and women well-trained and committed to preserving life and property in service of their communities. Sometimes it is overwhelming to contemplate how fortunate we are. Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing them with those who could not attend.
Agreed; and things like this are exactly why I wanted to retire to small-town life.