BUCKFIELD — The Labor Day Parade on Monday had one of the largest crowds ever lining the streets to view the circus themed floats and other entries.
Waving, cheering and smiling, viewers showed obvious pride as the American Legion Post paraded by with the American flag. A few old veterans stood and saluted or placed their hats over their hearts.
The circus theme brought an abundance of clowns to the procession. One adult caught painting her face said, “I made you laugh, and that’s what it is all about.”
The drummers kept a good beat for the marching groups. There were acrobats doing routines, young pony cart drivers, Kora Temple Shiners Krazy Kops driving their miniature cars in loops and swirls, and some antique cars.
A total of eight fire engines plus rescue vehicles participated, including those from the towns of Buckfield, Hebron, Paris, Sumner and Turner.
Some of the women who operate the Swap Shop at the transfer station rode in the parade wearing colorful, stylish outfits from the shop. They threw recycled stuffed toys and Mardi Gras beads from their inventory.
State Rep. Terry Hayes of Buckfield marched with a group of young people carrying a sign promoting CivilityProject.org. The organization challenges all people, not just politicians, to bring back civility and respectability as staples of American politics and life.
After the parade, the crowd made its way to the ball field to view exhibits, participate in contests, eat pie and other goodies, listen to music and enjoy a good time.
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- Chloee Bennett, 3, of Buckfield tosses out candy while walking down Main Street in Buckfield on Monday morning during the Labor Day Parade. For more photos and a video from the morning activities, visit sunjournal.com/2011labordayparade.
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- Chloe Warren, 9, of Buckfield is all smiles as she rides her decorated bike in the Labor Day Parade in Buckfield on Monday morning. She won first place and a blue ribbon for her entry. To see more photos and a video from the morning’s parade and activities, visit sunjournal.com/2011labordayparade.
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- The Kora Krazy Kops entertain the crowd on the side of the road at Monday’s Labor Day Parade in Buckfield.
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- Two youngsters participated in the Labor Day Parade festivities in Buckfield on Monday.
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- A group enjoy their ride in the Labor Day Parade in Buckfield on Monday.
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- Spectators line the parade route for Labor Day festivities in Buckfield on Monday.
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- The field near the Buckfield Municipal Building was set up with booths for contests, foods and other offerings during Monday’s Labor Day celebration.
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- The Labor Day parade theme in Buckfield on Monday was the circus and many clowns showed up for the fun.
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- People dressed as clowns for the Labor Day Parade in Buckfield on Monday kept with the theme of a circus.
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- A rider and horse get the attention of spectators at Monday’s Labor Day parade in Buckfield.
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