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Lyme’s Hometown Parade Offers Traditional Delights on July 4th—More Photos Added

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Lyme Parks and Recreation cheerfully led the parade. All photos by Michele Dickey.

LYME — This year’s parade in Lyme celebrating our country’s 248th birthday was full of all its usual delights including music, marchers and much merriment … though missing the muskets of yesteryear. Enjoy our photo essay of the grand event.

Bernie Gigliotti was the Grand Marshal of this year’s Lyme Independence Day Parade. George Willauer drove the splendid vintage automobile.
The sign says it all …
The Grand Marshal’s car was appropriately decorated for the occasion.
Cub Scout Troop 32 was represented by these fearless youngsters.
Marchers galore walked happily down Cover Rd.
Lyme Garden Club marched proudly in the parade … as always!
Pride was perfectly positioned on this truck.
This four-legged fellow did not miss a thing from his pole position!
You never knew what would be coming next in the parade!
Candy time!
Unsurprisingly, red, white and blue were the colors of the day!
Bruce and Tammy Noyes drove their remarkable vintage army vehicle in the parade.
Emergency vehicles were appropriately decorated for the parade.
These cheery EMS volunteers proudly marched in the parade.
This Fire-Rescue vehicle was a memorable addition to the celebrations.
Uncle Sam says, “See you next year!”