LYME — A community parade of emergency vehicles and First Responders will be held Saturday, April 25, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. following a heart-shaped route through Lyme, Salem, and East Haddam neighborhoods.
Hospital workers, EMS, Fire Department, law enforcement, US Armed Forces, Emergency Management, and 911 Dispatchers will all be participating. Their message is ” All of us are there for you and we thank you for your support.”
We asked Lyme Fire Company Fire Chief John Evans how the parade had come about and he told us by phone that it had not really been publicized but still, “grown organically.” He explained, “It’s really just more about connecting communities and making people feel safe.” Significantly, he added, “It’s also about giving everyone a chance to see each other,” … though obviously at a safe distance!
The parade will be held rain or shine and is intended to bring our communities together during this challenging time.
Signs, hearts and noise makers are encouraged along the route.
Parents and caregivers are requested to keep children away from the road as emergency vehicles travel the parade route and also everyone is asked to use social distancing and follow safety guidelines to protect yourself and your neighbors.
Weather pending, there might be a fly-over, so be prepared to look up!
Click on this link for a larger version of the parade flyer and map.