Under warm skies, Londonderry celebrates 4th of July with annual parade
Leah M. Cunningham | Jul 06, 2016 | Comments 0
By Leah M. Cunningham
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About a half hour before the first float stepped onto the route of Londonderry’s annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, crowds started scouting out spots to get the best view — and catch the most candy. Under warm skies and gusty winds, young families with kids in tow, senior citizens and tourists lined up along Main Street/Route 11 to enjoy the patriotic event. The parade finally kicked off a little after 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, and ran the better part of an hour.
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- The crowd starts applauding as the color guard crests the horizon, signaling the start of the parade.
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- Vintage cards ride through.
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- How many other animals can trot through a group and leave everyone smiling?
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- What kind of parade doesn’t have at least one bagpiper? The Taconic Pipe Band were there.
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- The Southshire Roller Derby rolled their way down the street.
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- The Merry Pranksters used a pirate theme to contribute to the festivities.
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- Tractors and sail boats. What more do you need?
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- J.J. Hapgood showed off its vintage Volkwagen.
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- The spectators were happy to see and hear the Grafton Cornet Band make its annual appearance.
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- Cloggers were well represented this year, this group being the first of two.
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- A school mascot’s job is to be cute and bring smiles and pep. This one did not fail.
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- An exception was made to the rule not to stick your arms out of the bus windows.
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- The second group of cloggers was received by a very appreciative audience.
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- Local business uses its product to create an interesting visual.
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- As emergency vehicles signaled the end of the parade, one child enjoys a treat toss by a parade participant.
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