YMCA’s annual Halloween parade a highlight of Pumpkin Fest
By Tyler Murphy
Sun Staff Writer
The annual Norwich Family YMCA Halloween parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The parade has been a Norwich tradition for over 50 years and coordinated by the YMCA for the last 20, said organizer Tom Revoir, who has helped with the parade for the last decade. “This is one of the greatest events and my favorite,” said Revoir. This year’s parade will feature at least 17 floats sponsored by businesses and local organizations.
“We have so many sponsors that have helped make this a success,” said parade organizer Julie Wallen.
The parade marchers will start from Beebe Avenue and step off from alternating streets up to Front Street, making their way up Broad Street through the center of town. They’ll finish in the parking lot behind Howard Johnson’s.
Anyone willing to exercise their creativity and dedicate some time can still participate in the parade. At the end of the parade, judges will hand out awards in West Park, in front of the courthouse. There will be awards for the floats and for costume categories. Floats can win trophies and recognition. The judges will give awards out for the best non-school float, school float, business float and best family float. The costume awards can win cash prizes for first, second or third place in the following areas; funniest, most original, spookiest, cutest and judge’s favorite costume. Halloween revelers can win multiple awards in different categories.
The judges’ booth will be set up in West Park. Anyone wishing to participate in the costume competition can line up on Front Street by the time the parade begins, but be sure to attach a piece of paper with a number clearly written on it so the judges can easily identify you.
Many organizations and businesses help sponsor the awards being given this year; they are Norwich Elks Club, Norwich Rotary Club, Procter and Gamble, Prime Tool and Die, The Mead Foundation, the Law Offices of Frank Revoir Jr., Pro-Tel and the Norwich Lions Club.
The parade takes place at the heart of Pumpkin Fest and participation is free. “Every year we look to draw more people to the parade and Pumpkin Fest itself,” said Wallen.”
“It’s an unbelievable family event. The kids get something out of it, the parents get something, there is something to be had by all,” said Revoir.
Sun Staff Writer
The annual Norwich Family YMCA Halloween parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The parade has been a Norwich tradition for over 50 years and coordinated by the YMCA for the last 20, said organizer Tom Revoir, who has helped with the parade for the last decade. “This is one of the greatest events and my favorite,” said Revoir. This year’s parade will feature at least 17 floats sponsored by businesses and local organizations.
“We have so many sponsors that have helped make this a success,” said parade organizer Julie Wallen.
The parade marchers will start from Beebe Avenue and step off from alternating streets up to Front Street, making their way up Broad Street through the center of town. They’ll finish in the parking lot behind Howard Johnson’s.
Anyone willing to exercise their creativity and dedicate some time can still participate in the parade. At the end of the parade, judges will hand out awards in West Park, in front of the courthouse. There will be awards for the floats and for costume categories. Floats can win trophies and recognition. The judges will give awards out for the best non-school float, school float, business float and best family float. The costume awards can win cash prizes for first, second or third place in the following areas; funniest, most original, spookiest, cutest and judge’s favorite costume. Halloween revelers can win multiple awards in different categories.
The judges’ booth will be set up in West Park. Anyone wishing to participate in the costume competition can line up on Front Street by the time the parade begins, but be sure to attach a piece of paper with a number clearly written on it so the judges can easily identify you.
Many organizations and businesses help sponsor the awards being given this year; they are Norwich Elks Club, Norwich Rotary Club, Procter and Gamble, Prime Tool and Die, The Mead Foundation, the Law Offices of Frank Revoir Jr., Pro-Tel and the Norwich Lions Club.
The parade takes place at the heart of Pumpkin Fest and participation is free. “Every year we look to draw more people to the parade and Pumpkin Fest itself,” said Wallen.”
“It’s an unbelievable family event. The kids get something out of it, the parents get something, there is something to be had by all,” said Revoir.
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