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Wonderful Weather in Old Lyme Sets Scene for a Perfect Parade

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Two cheery members of the Old Lyme Fire Department ride atop a vintage fire truck.

OLD LYME — It was a perfect day for a parade on Monday and our terrific town hosted yet another great parade filled with pride and patriotism but also spilling over with joy and happiness. This is still just a small selection of photos. We will be adding many more later today.

Many thanks indeed to our fabulous photographers, Troy Clark, Michele Dickey, James Meehan and Suzanne Thompson.

Following tradition, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Band led the parade.
The military fly-past took everyone’s eyes to the sky.
Members of the Old Lyme Historical Association were out in force to join the parade. Photo by James Meehan.
Phoebe Griffin Noyes aka Mary Dangremond strode purposefully down the parade route, reminding all of her connection to the Old Lyme Library that bears her name.
Students waving their flags in coordinated fashion led the middle school band.
And the pipers played …
The joy on the ‘sidelines’ was palpable. Photo by James Meehan.
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen, from left to right, Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker, First Selectman Tim Griswold and Selectman Matt Ward were clearly enjoying their marching responsibilities.
A smiling State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) waves to the crowd while State Senator Martha Marx (D-20th) greets a friend.
The LOL Middle School Band played some lively tunes.
Members of the Old Lyme Fire Department march proudly down Lyme Street.
The banner says it all.
The Old Lyme VNA happily marched the full length of the parade.
The Nightingale’s Band led by the multi-talented Dan Stevens (at right, behind banner) was a welcome new addition to this year’s parade.
Always a popular feature of the parade, the fife and drummers played their authentic music.
Lymes’ Senior Center dancers gave an enthusiastic and polished display!
The Lyme-Old Lyme Lions boldly declared their mission: ‘We Serve’
The winners of the essay contest sponsored by the VFW Post 1467 proudly read their respective works.
Veterans listened attentively as this student solemnly read her winning essay. Photo by James Meehan.
VFW Veterans laid a wreath at the war memorial in Duck River Cemetery.
Firing a celebratory volley were the elder statesmen of VFW Post 1467.
A Memorial Day to remember. Photo by James Meehan.
And also … and finally … it was certainly a Memorial Day to remember for these two young ladies! On the right, resplendent in red, white and blue and checking on the status of her friend’s ice cream, is Cecilia Girasoli. On the left, beautiful in blue and focused on her own cone, is Emerson Tinkle.

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  1. A wonderful small-town parade, which also included an appearance by a surprisingly vibrant Phoebe Griffin Noyes, who may have been last seen on Lyme Street just before she “shuffled off this mortal coil” in 1875. Was she shamelessly promoting the 125th anniversary celebration of her namesake library on Fri. June 23, 7:30–9:30 PM
    at the library?
    Rock the Phoebe!