Proctor Academy

I have no idea where these people come from. They browse over tables and sales displays loaded with schlock art and junk, and enjoy hot Italian sausages smothered in onions and green peppers. Men I've never seen in town announce things from a podium, and occaisionally lead us in prayer. Things climax at noon with a lengthy, slow-moving parade featuring lots of fire trucks and no marching bands. One highlight of the parade each year is Leapin' Lena, a modified antique auto that rocks back on its rear wheels. The front fenders are hinged, and flap back each time.

Main Street mob.

A modified antique auto that rocks back.

Then there's Andover's extraordinary gift to parades everywhere: The One Wheelers.

Proctor's float--last seen on stage as "Greased Lightening" was driven by more people I've never seen before

State senate candidates played the crowd while avoiding one another.