No dampened spirits for rainy July 4th Parade in Londonderry

Despite the rain on Saturday, July 4, crowds turned out in Londonderry to celebrate the United States’ 239th Independence Day with an annual parade. Kids and their parents lined up along Main Street/Route 11 to try to catch candies thrown from the floats and enjoy the music and merriment of the day.

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All photos by Leah M. Cunningham. Click a photo to launch gallery.

A few riders like this one rode sulkies.

The float of the Second Congregational Church on Main Street depicted its iconic steeple.

State Rep. Oliver Olsen carried a sign, followed up a military Jeep.

The 4077 on the side of the Jeep refers to the fictional M*A*S*H unit from the Korean War.

Alexander’s Martial Arts is also represented.

Bagpipers entertain the crowd.

Despite the rain, the Crossover Cloggers are eager to entertain.

The West River Montessori School

To everyone’s delight, the Grafton Cornet Band plays on.

Aptly dressed Adelaide Odlin enjoys the parade with her family.

A Shriners clown offers one child a high-five.

Cheesemaker Taylor Farm offers a throwback to Ken Kesey with The Merry Pranksters truck.

Three antique Chevys.

The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad has a bit of fun.