We are interrupting our History of Proctor series for about ten days for some current stuff. Long time readers of this blog know that the Fourth of July brings a predictable taste of Americana to our little village, as thousands swarm the town green. This link will access some previous pages on this topic: Previous Fourths.
This is the image from my office window....
As always, the Kearsarge Community Band entertains us with a set of patriotic tunes and marches.
At noon, a remarkably long parade begins down North Street, while most of the throng awaits it along Main Street. The trick car "Leapin' Lena" is always a crowd favorite.
Andover's famous One Wheelers unicycling team provides the most talent of any of the entries.
Eventually, the parade turns the corner onto Main Street, passing a reviewing stand where local volunteers and politicians describe events to eye witnesses. Here's Leapin' Lena again, this time in front of the Proctor Block.
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