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by Christopher Annino
A few weeks ago about 100 marching units and various floats gathered to help celebrate Groton’s 32nd Annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade stepped out at Poquonnock Plains Park, and culminated at the Groton Shopping Center. Floats were judged on this year’s theme, which was “Serving Your Country.” Ron Mcgory, Andrea Keller, and Donna Martell were the honorable judges for the parade. Barbara Tarbox, former Town Clerk for the Town of Groton, was the Grand Marshal.
A few of the notable participants in the parade were Miss CT Brittney Decker, Miss CT Outstanding Teen Logan West, Senator Andrew Maynard, City of Groton Fire Dept, State Representative Elissa Wright, The Sphinx Shriners, The Westerly-Pawcatuck Antique Auto Club and numerous members of the municipal departments and Armed Forces.
Capt. Christopher Clarkin of Old Mystic Fire Dept said “Considering the heat, it appeared there was a great turnout. It was a good day to show patriotism toward our country. That best sums up the parade’s success.”
Posted on July 21st, 2010 | category: Featured Articles
