June 04, 2009 09:03 am
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Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD — The
95th annual 4th of July
Parade and Celebration for
the town of Springfield will
take place at 11 a.m. in
Springfield Center, at the
Community Center.
And once again, it is expected
to draw almost
6,000 people to the town
for the festivities, according
to organizers.
The key to the parade’s
continued success may the
old-fashioned atmosphere
it provides, said organizers.
``Since its inception the
parade has grown, as the
town has, and increased
interest draws more folks
to the parade each year.
Why is this such a draw?
It’s simple, I think that the
parade is still small town,
homey, quaint, but more
importantly, it reminds us
of a much simpler time,
when life wasn’t so busy
and we all were more relaxed,’’
said Maureen Culbert,
of East Springfield.
``For this one day, we can
stop and appreciate that
time. Folks visit with old
friends they don’t see often,
drop down their blankets
with family, and for
that short time, are taken
back to a piece of history,
when people got together
and worked together for a
common goal: to celebrate
community.’’
The theme for the parade
entries and floats this
year is: Red, white, blue
and GREEN.
Deb Miller, chair of the
parade, can be reached for
parade entry forms at (315)
858-0304.
And this year for the
first time there will be a
photo contest.
The theme ‘`red, white,
blue and GREEN,’’ can be
interpreted for the entry,
or a patriotic theme is also
acceptable.
The contact person for
entries is Maggie Schanz
at (315)-858-1030.
Black and white or color
photos sized 8 x10 should
be prepared and submitted
no later than June 20.
The photo contest will
be displayed indoors at the
Community Center, where
there are available spots
for other indoor displays.
A Brooks BBQ will be
held at noon along with the
performance of the Cooperstown
Community Band.
Fritz Henry will also be
performing and games,
and activities are planned.
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