LYME — UPDATED 7/6 WITH MORE TEXT & PHOTOS: It was a perfect day for a parade! And townspeople and local area residents turned out in force to celebrate Independence Day in the little Town of Lyme.
The grand marshal for this year’s parade was Parker Lord, who served as a selectman on Town of Lyme’s Board of Selectmen for more than 20 years and retired in 2021. Lord continues to serve the Town as chair of its Open Space Commission.
Founded in 1958 by the late local pediatrician Dr. William Irving as a family affair for his children, this small town parade now draws a big crowd.
They came on appropriately-decorated bikes …
Lyme’s own Ambulance Services drew loud cheers …
There were vehicles from all walks of life …
A golf cart was a useful means of conveyance …
Lyme Pollinator Pathway representatives of all ages asked parade-goers to save the bees …
The Scouts waved the flag …
Young, local activists had plenty to celebrate … and say …
Betsy Ross dropped by …
Park & Rec. carried a message …
Another flag …
And another …
Hot dogs were welcome!
Lyme Public Library waved cheerily …
This little girl enjoyed every minute of the parade …
A French connection was established with this wonderful Citroen 2CV …
And the sign on the bridge said it all … what a great parade to celebrate such a special day!