Published: Sep 03, 2018 2:10 pm
Newtown’s 57th annual Labor Day Parade marched its way through town on the morning of Monday, September 3. The 90-degree weather could not deter the dedicated community from coming out in droves to see the town’s much-anticipated event.
The parade’s theme of “Serving The Community” was supported with Bagel Delight owner Eunice Laverty as Grand Marshal.
Also, rounding out the line-up were local fire companies, marching bands, schools, groups and clubs, dancers, floats, military vehicles, politicians, and more.
All participants took the designated parade route, which started on Main Street at Currituck Road, then followed Main Street to Glover Avenue, turned northwest onto Queen Street, and continued to Church Hill Road.
For more coverage of the 2018 Labor Day Parade, pick up The Newtown Bee’s Friday, September 7, print edition.
“Elvis Presley” performed at the 2018 Labor Day Parade and after exiting his float, came over to Grand Marshal Eunice Laverty for a hug. —Bee Photo, Hallabeck
From left are sisters Bethany Newton, 13, and Brooke Newton, 11, visiting the 57th annual Labor Day Parade. The two epitomized the spirt of the parade’s theme “Serving the Community” by taking time between watching to parade to go out of their way to help the children around them receive candy. —Bee Photo, Silber
Parade goers wave to the Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company during the 2018 Labor Day Parade on September 3. —Bee Photo, Silber
<p>Members of the Newtown High School Color Guard pass by the judges stand on Queen Street. —Bee Photo, Hallabeck</p>
<p>Crowds on Main Street gather and wave as more floats come down the road during the 2018 Labor Day Parade on September 3. —Bee Photo, Silber</p>
<p>The VFW Post 308 float passes under the flag on display on Queen Street during the Labor Day Parade. —Bee Photo, Hallabeck</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal Eunice Laverty wears a patriotic hat while sitting in the back of a classic Buick and waves to attendees at the start of the parade. —Bee Photo, Silber<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Labor Day Parade goers work together to hoist a flag over Queen Street. <span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>—Bee Photo, Hallabeck<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Members of the Family & Children's Aid and Department of Children & Family Services Foster Care wave to parade goers and pretend to roast marshmallows on their float in the 2018 Labor Day Parade. —Bee Photo, Silber</p>
<p>A man and his dog smile from one of the antique tractors in the Labor Day Parade. —Bee Photo, Hallabeck</p>
<p>The Second Company Governor's Horse Guard prepare its lineup on Main Street on the morning on September 3, before the start of the 57th annual Labor Day Parade. —Bee Photo, Silber</p>
<p>Members of the 2nd Company Voluntary Heavy Artillery Re-Enactment march in the Labor Day Parade. —Bee Photo Hallabeck</p>
<p>Newtown Chamber of Commerce members hold a sign for Newtown Day, coming to Fairfield Hills in October, during the 2018 Labor Day Parade. —Bee Photo, Silber</p>
