PHOTOS: Bethel Memorial Day Parade Was Spectacular!

The highlight of the parade this year was the 200-year-old hand-pumped fire engine “Old Forgotten,” displayed on a trailer by the Bethel Fire Department, a special piece in their museum collection.

Report and Photography by Paula Antolini
May 23, 2015 10:16AM EDT

BA3_0019ROTCall

PHOTOS: Bethel Memorial Day Parade Was Spectacular!

The early Bethel Memorial Day Parade took place on May 17, 2015,  at 2:00 p.m. under bright sunny skies with warm weather.  Sidewalks were filled to capacity, children were in awe, wide eyed and smiling, everyone was waiting for the parade to begin.  So much to see!  Children and adults waved flags. Bethel’s Greenwood Avenue was all decorated in American flags on antique lamp posts that lined the main road.  Bethel looked like a Norman Rockwell drawing, a picture-perfect New England town filled with people watching their colorful local parade with pride.

The parade traveled down Greenwood Avenue, then turned left at P.T. Barnum Square, then left onto School Street.  The parade concluded at the Veterans Monument at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center.

The highlight of the parade this year was the 200-year-old hand-pumped fire engine “Old Forgotten,” displayed on a trailer by the Bethel Fire Department, a special piece in their museum collection. (See other story on Bethel Advocate for more details and photos).

Politicians, Navy Junior ROTC, Knights of Columbus, Fire Departments, Girls Scouts, Brownies, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, children’s groups and schools, 4H group with dogs, musical groups, military, Garden Club, and more…and the tall man too!  And thank you to Bethel Police who controlled traffic and kept everyone safe.

View photos below (click on photos to view larger):

BA8a_0020rotc2ndflags

BA4_0025rotcgroup1

BA5_0016rotcgroup2banner

BA15_0034rotcgroupflag

BA7_politiciansmemorialdayparade2015

BA8_0015rotcgroup4overhill

BA10_0014tallman

B9_0013tallmangroup

BA11_0012girlflagsmom

BA12_0001knightsofcolumbus

BA12a_0002knightsgroup

 

BA13_0008gardenglubgirls

BA14_0010gardenclubbanner

BA16_0044daddaughterflags

BA17_0004dogs4Hbanner

BA19_0006dogs3

BA18_0005dogs2

BA20_0050germantownancientsdrum

BA21_0045germantownancientsall

BA22a_0047germantownancientsflutedrummer

BA23_0035girlscoutstroop50

BA24_0036saidytroop

BA25_0038daisytrooplaugh

BA26_0042browniesbanner

BA27_0039troop50002

BA28_0040browniesbanner

BA29_0041troop50445banner

BA30_0043troop50817banner

BA31_0051cubscoutsbanner

BA31a_0052dadinuniform

BA32_0059childrenumbrella

BA33_0054cubscoutsbanneramerflag

BA34_0056childreninwagon

BA35_0057johnsonschool

BA36_0060baseballbanner

BA37_0062crowdoncurb

BA38_0063bethelcheerleading

BA39_0064crodatlibrarycurb

BA40_0066bagpipesalllibrary

CA49_0089familywithalien

BA41_0073firedeptflags

BA42_0076firedeptgalliford

BA43_0077firedept3

BA44_0080oldforgotten2

BA45_0078oldforgottenside

BA46_0085curbsidecrowd

PF1_0697bethelFDtrucks

BA47_0081stonyhillfdlibrary

BA48_0087bethelfdwaveclose

PF2_0702tanker

BA50_0093policedickensen

BA51_0086crowdnearcornerlibraryplace

BA52_0082firedepartmentline

BA53_0091greenwoodavecrowd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115 Comments

  1. Hi There! We are searching for some people that are interested in from working their home on a part-time basis. If you want to earn $200 a day, and you don’t mind writing some short opinions up, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Simply check out the link here NOW!

  2. Hi There! We are looking for some people that might be interested in from working their home on a full-time basis. If you want to earn $500 a day, and you don’t mind creating some short opinions up, this might be perfect opportunity for you! Simply check out the link here NOW!

  3. I simply want to mention I am all new to blogging and certainly savored your website. Probably I’m likely to bookmark your website . You really have wonderful articles and reviews. Bless you for sharing with us your website.

  4. Hello very good blog, I just browsing the information for obtaining an idea or else an exciting article. Remarkable information, be grateful for distribution. Julien

  5. I was wonderingcurious if you ever consideredthought of changing the layoutpage layoutstructure of your blogsitewebsite? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having one1 or two2 imagespictures. Maybe you could space it out better?

  6. Whats Going down i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I’ve discovered It absolutely helpful and it has aided me out loads. I hope to contribute & aid different customers like its helped me. Great job.

  7. Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message home a little bit, but instead of that, this is fantastic blog. An excellent read. I will definitely be back.

  8. Thank you for every one of your hard work on this site. My aunt loves carrying out internet research and it’s really easy to see why. My spouse and i notice all concerning the lively medium you make advantageous things via the blog and boost participation from other people about this point so our own child is in fact becoming educated so much. Enjoy the remaining portion of the new year. You’re performing a dazzling job.

  9. Great post and right to the point. I don’t know if this is actually the best place to ask but do you guys have any ideea where to hire some professional writers? Thanks 🙂

  10. Usually I don’t read article on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very pressured me to take a look at and do so! Your writing style has been surprised me. Thank you, quite nice article.

  11. whoah this weblog is great i like reading your posts. Keep up the good paintings! You know, a lot of persons are searching round for this information, you could aid them greatly.

  12. Hoping to go into business venture world-wide-web Indicates revealing your products or services furthermore companies not only to ladies locally, but nevertheless , to many prospective clients in which are online in most cases. e-wallet

  13. Nice blog here! Also your site loads up fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my web site loaded up as quickly as yours lol

  14. Thank you for sharing excellent informations. Your site is very cool. I’m impressed by the details that you have on this site. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this web page, will come back for extra articles. You, my friend, ROCK! I found just the information I already searched all over the place and simply couldn’t come across. What a great web site.

  15. Hiya, I am really glad I have found this information. Today bloggers publish just about gossips and internet and this is really frustrating. A good blog with exciting content, this is what I need. Thank you for keeping this site, I’ll be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Cant find it.

  16. Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but other than that, this is wonderful blog. A great read. I’ll certainly be back.

  17. Hello there, You have done a fantastic job. I will certainly digg it and personally recommend to my friends. I am sure they’ll be benefited from this website.

  18. I would like to thnkx for the efforts you’ve put in writing this site. I am hoping the same high-grade blog post from you in the upcoming as well. Actually your creative writing skills has inspired me to get my own site now. Actually the blogging is spreading its wings fast. Your write up is a good example of it.

  19. Attractive section of content. I just stumbled upon your website and in accession capital to assert that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently fast.

  20. Good write-up, I am regular visitor of one¡¦s web site, maintain up the excellent operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a lengthy time.

  21. hello!,I love your writing so so much! percentage we keep in touch extra approximately your post on AOL? I need an expert in this area to solve my problem. Maybe that’s you! Taking a look ahead to see you.

  22. I would like to thank you for the efforts you have put in writing this web site. I’m hoping the same high-grade web site post from you in the upcoming also. In fact your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get my own web site now. Actually the blogging is spreading its wings quickly. Your write up is a great example of it.

  23. I’ve been browsing online more than three hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It’s pretty worth enough for me. In my opinion, if all web owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will be a lot more useful than ever before.

  24. I am really impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to see a great blog like this one today..

  25. I have been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me. In my view, if all site owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the internet will be a lot more useful than ever before.

  26. Thank you for the sensible critique. Me and my neighbor were just preparing to do some research on this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more from this post. I’m very glad to see such wonderful info being shared freely out there.

  27. My brother suggested I might like this blog. He was totally right. This post truly made my day. You cann’t imagine simply how much time I had spent for this info! Thanks!

  28. Good site! I truly love how it is simple on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified when a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a nice day!

  29. Great goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you are just too fantastic. I actually like what you have acquired here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still care for to keep it smart. I can not wait to read far more from you. This is actually a wonderful site.

  30. Wonderful paintings! This is the type of information that should be shared across the web. Disgrace on the seek engines for not positioning this post upper! Come on over and consult with my site . Thanks =)

  31. You really make it appear so easy along with your presentation but I find this matter to be really something which I think I would never understand. It sort of feels too complex and extremely vast for me. I’m looking ahead on your next put up, I will attempt to get the hold of it!

  32. of course like your website however you have to take a look at the spelling on quite a few of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling problems and I to find it very troublesome to inform the truth then again I¡¦ll certainly come again again.

  33. Good blog! I really love how it is simple on my eyes and the data are well written. I’m wondering how I could be notified whenever a new post has been made. I’ve subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a great day!

  34. Hello, Neat post. There is an issue along with your site in internet explorer, might test this¡K IE nonetheless is the marketplace leader and a huge section of people will leave out your wonderful writing due to this problem.

  35. I wanted to compose you this very little word to be able to say thanks again for these lovely secrets you’ve shared at this time. It is surprisingly generous of you in giving unreservedly exactly what many of us could possibly have offered for sale as an e book in making some money on their own, specifically considering the fact that you could possibly have done it if you desired. Those creative ideas in addition acted like a easy way to recognize that some people have the same desire the same as my personal own to understand good deal more with reference to this issue. I’m sure there are a lot more enjoyable opportunities ahead for people who read your blog post.

  36. Heya i am for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and help others like you helped me.

  37. My brother recommended I might like this web site. He was totally right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t imagine simply how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!

  38. Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say that I have truly enjoyed surfing around your blog posts. After all I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again very soon!

  39. I haven¡¦t checked in here for a while as I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are great quality so I guess I will add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  40. Good website! I really love how it is simple on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I might be notified whenever a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your RSS which must do the trick! Have a great day!

  41. I’m so happy to read this. This is the kind of manual that needs to be given and not the accidental misinformation that’s at the other blogs. Appreciate your sharing this best doc.

  42. Heya i’m for the first time here. I came across this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and help others like you helped me.

  43. Definitely believe that which you said. Your favorite reason seemed to be on the internet the simplest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I certainly get irked while people consider worries that they plainly don’t know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top as well as defined out the whole thing without having side effect , people can take a signal. Will probably be back to get more. Thanks

  44. Fantastic goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you’re just too wonderful. I really like what you have acquired here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still care for to keep it wise. I can not wait to read far more from you. This is actually a great site.

  45. I simply couldn’t depart your site before suggesting that I actually loved the standard information an individual supply for your guests? Is gonna be back incessantly to check out new posts

  46. Great ¡V I should definitely pronounce, impressed with your web site. I had no trouble navigating through all tabs as well as related info ended up being truly simple to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it at all. Quite unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or something, web site theme . a tones way for your customer to communicate. Nice task..

  47. Wow, marvelous blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is excellent, as well as the content!

  48. I must express some thanks to the writer just for bailing me out of this type of situation. Just after surfing around through the world-wide-web and meeting views which are not productive, I thought my life was done. Existing minus the solutions to the issues you’ve solved through your main report is a serious case, and the ones that might have in a negative way damaged my entire career if I had not noticed your website. Your own personal expertise and kindness in dealing with all the pieces was crucial. I don’t know what I would have done if I had not discovered such a stuff like this. It’s possible to at this moment look ahead to my future. Thanks very much for this specialized and amazing help. I will not be reluctant to recommend the website to anybody who needs guidance on this subject matter.

  49. I would like to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing this web site. I am hoping the same high-grade web site post from you in the upcoming also. Actually your creative writing skills has encouraged me to get my own web site now. Actually the blogging is spreading its wings rapidly. Your write up is a good example of it.

  50. Wow, incredible blog structure! How lengthy have you ever been running a blog for? you made running a blog glance easy. The whole look of your website is magnificent, as neatly as the content!

  51. It¡¦s really a great and useful piece of info. I¡¦m satisfied that you just shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  52. I¡¦ve recently started a website, the info you provide on this web site has helped me greatly. Thanks for all of your time & work.

  53. Thanks for the sensible critique. Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do some research about this. We got a grab a book from our area library but I think I learned more from this post. I am very glad to see such magnificent info being shared freely out there.

  54. I not to mention my pals happened to be checking out the good techniques on your web site and all of a sudden got an awful feeling I never expressed respect to the web blog owner for them. Those young boys had been totally glad to read through all of them and have now surely been loving these things. Thank you for indeed being really thoughtful as well as for selecting such superior subjects most people are really desirous to know about. Our own sincere apologies for not saying thanks to you earlier.

  55. My husband and i got very comfortable when Peter managed to complete his basic research via the precious recommendations he acquired when using the web page. It is now and again perplexing to simply always be making a gift of helpful tips which often some other people have been trying to sell. So we fully understand we’ve got the blog owner to thank for this. The most important illustrations you’ve made, the straightforward website menu, the friendships you give support to foster – it’s got many overwhelming, and it’s really making our son and the family do think this subject is amusing, and that’s rather vital. Thank you for everything!

  56. A person necessarily assist to make severely articles I would state. That is the very first time I frequented your web page and so far? I surprised with the research you made to make this particular submit amazing. Wonderful job!

  57. What i don’t realize is in fact how you are no longer actually much more well-appreciated than you might be now. You are very intelligent. You know therefore significantly when it comes to this matter, made me in my view consider it from so many varied angles. Its like men and women don’t seem to be interested except it is one thing to accomplish with Lady gaga! Your own stuffs great. All the time care for it up!

  58. You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be actually something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complex and extremely broad for me. I’m looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it!

  59. Fantastic goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you’re just extremely great. I actually like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you are saying and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still take care of to keep it smart. I cant wait to read much more from you. This is actually a terrific web site.

  60. Good write-up, I¡¦m normal visitor of one¡¦s website, maintain up the excellent operate, and It’s going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

  61. I am glad for writing to make you understand what a extraordinary discovery my child found browsing your blog. She learned a lot of issues, including what it is like to have a very effective helping heart to make others with no trouble fully understand selected hard to do matters. You truly exceeded readers’ expected results. I appreciate you for providing such beneficial, trusted, edifying and in addition unique guidance on the topic to Tanya.

  62. Excellent blog here! Also your web site loads up fast! What web host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my web site loaded up as quickly as yours lol

  63. I must express my love for your kind-heartedness in support of men who should have assistance with this study. Your real commitment to getting the solution across turned out to be pretty useful and has in most cases allowed individuals much like me to attain their goals. This interesting tips and hints signifies this much to me and substantially more to my office colleagues. Many thanks; from everyone of us.

  64. Hi, i think that i saw you visited my site so i came to “return the favor”.I am attempting to find things to enhance my website!I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!!

  65. Hello There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.

  66. Hello there, just became aware of your blog through Google, and found that it is really informative. I’m going to watch out for brussels. I’ll be grateful if you continue this in future. A lot of people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

  67. Needed to write you one little bit of word so as to thank you yet again with your precious thoughts you have provided in this case. It has been strangely open-handed with you to allow freely exactly what many of us would’ve offered as an e-book to help with making some profit for themselves, mostly since you might well have done it if you decided. The ideas likewise acted to be a good way to understand that most people have a similar fervor much like my personal own to know a lot more concerning this issue. I am certain there are some more fun situations in the future for folks who looked at your site.

  68. Hey there, You’ve done an incredible job. I’ll certainly digg it and personally recommend to my friends. I’m confident they’ll be benefited from this site.

  69. Hiya, I am really glad I’ve found this information. Today bloggers publish just about gossips and web and this is actually frustrating. A good website with exciting content, that is what I need. Thank you for keeping this site, I will be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Can’t find it.

  70. Thank you so much for providing individuals with an exceptionally remarkable possiblity to read critical reviews from here. It is often so pleasing and full of a great time for me and my office acquaintances to search the blog at minimum thrice every week to study the new secrets you have. And indeed, I’m so actually amazed with the brilliant information you give. Some 4 tips in this posting are undeniably the best I’ve ever had.

  71. I loved as much as you’ll receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come more formerly again since exactly the same nearly very often inside case you shield this hike.

  72. Hi, i think that i saw you visited my blog thus i came to “return the favor”.I’m attempting to find things to enhance my site!I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!!

  73. Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you! By the way, how can we communicate?

  74. whoah this weblog is wonderful i like studying your posts. Keep up the good work! You know, a lot of people are hunting round for this information, you can help them greatly.

  75. We are a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your web site provided us with valuable info to work on. You have done a formidable job and our entire community will be grateful to you.

  76. Heya i am for the first time here. I came across this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and help others like you helped me.

  77. This is really interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your great post. Also, I’ve shared your web site in my social networks!

  78. Thanks for the sensible critique. Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do some research on this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more clear from this post. I am very glad to see such great information being shared freely out there.

  79. I simply couldn’t leave your web site prior to suggesting that I really loved the standard information an individual supply in your visitors? Is going to be again ceaselessly to check out new posts

  80. Wonderful goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you’re just too fantastic. I actually like what you’ve acquired here, really like what you are stating and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it smart. I can not wait to read far more from you. This is actually a great website.

  81. Nice post. I was checking constantly this blog and I’m impressed! Extremely useful info particularly the last part 🙂 I care for such information a lot. I was looking for this certain information for a long time. Thank you and good luck.

  82. I think this is one of the most significant information for me. And i’m glad reading your article. But should remark on some general things, The web site style is great, the articles is really excellent : D. Good job, cheers

  83. I was just looking for this information for some time. After six hours of continuous Googleing, at last I got it in your site. I wonder what’s the lack of Google strategy that don’t rank this kind of informative sites in top of the list. Usually the top sites are full of garbage.

  84. Thanks for the sensible critique. Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do a little research on this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more from this post. I am very glad to see such magnificent information being shared freely out there.

  85. Wow, marvelous blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your website is wonderful, let alone the content!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.