By JAMILA YOUNG STAFF WRITER The City of Bristol wrapped up another Mum Festival this past weekend. Bristol resident, Mona Huggard said she has been attending the festival for the past 40 years. She likes the people, and being part…
Observer photographer Janelle Morelli made the rounds at Bristol’s annual Mum Festival Sept. 22-23.
This is what she saw.
by MIKE CHAIKEN
EDITIONS EDITOR
The memory of those members of the American military who made the ultimate sacrifice was honored Monday, May 28 in downtown Bristol.
The annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Bristol, which was organized by the Bristol Veterans Council, stepped off under gray skies and cooler temperatures. But, unlike Sunday, the rains held off and participants stepped off without a hitch.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN
EDITIONS EDITOR
A persistent misty rain fell on Forestville Sunday, May 27, but it was not enough to deter Forestville’s American Legion Post 209 from going forth with the annual Forestville Memorial Day Parade.
Although the event is annual, the past two years the streets of Forestville were empty on Memorial Day as rain scuttled plans for the event.
This year, the parade was moved to a Sunday– with a rain date of Monday. But organizers opted not to fall back to the rain date and surged ahead.
There were some changes due to the rain. Both Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern high schools marching bands didn’t participate because the rain could possibly damage uniforms and musical instruments. And there were some units that had marched in the past that didn’t participate. However, staples such as the Boy and Girl scouts and the Forestville Little League all marched.
Additionally, Post 209 went forth with the annual memorial ceremony where the war dead from Forestville were saluted by city leaders and was accompanied by a rifle salute from active duty representatives of the Army.
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The Bristol Police Department Traffic Division has advised the public of certain road closures that may impact their travel within the city over the holiday weekend. Memorial Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Willis Street and Downs Street on…
The annual Mum Parade is less than a month away, and groups looking to march in this year’s parade are asked to submit their applications as soon as possible to ensure their spot. The due date for applications is Sept.…
With the Children’s Holiday Parade scheduled to take place on Sunday in downtown Bristol, drivers traveling through this area can expect road closures. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, these closures will take place on Main…
On Saturday, community groups, businesses, and vendors lined Memorial Boulevard for the opening salvo of the Mum Festival. On Sunday, the Mum Festival parade wound its way through the heart of the city. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS [portfolio_slideshow id=9735]
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, schools, churches, local civic groups, and organizations take to the streets of Bristol on their hand-crafted floats during the Mum Festival, showing their spirit for the city, while the sound of marching bands…
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, members of St. Anthony School show their pride during the parade held at the annual Mum Festival in a float that stands out from the crowd. Weeks before the festival begins, a group…
It’s not too late to register for this year’s Bristol Mum Festival Parade, but there isn’t much time left. Schools, marching bands, clubs, churches, fire departments, scout groups, dancers, veterans’ groups, musical/theater groups, local businesses, car enthusiasts, and many more…
With its preponderance of scouts– Boy, Girls, Cubs, Brownies, Daisies– and the overwhelming turn out players and parents from the Forestville Little League– the Forestville Village Association’s annual Memorial Day parade through the village is much more lighthearted than the…
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By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Every year, the annual Chrysanthemum Festival brings rides, food, entertainment, crafts, and community feel all in one city. One of the main attractions is the parade, which features between 20 and 30 floats on average,…
The following press release was issued this evening about the winners of Sunday’s Mum Festival parade… Mum Parade winners listed BRISTOL — The winners of float and marching awards from Sunday’s Bristol Mum Festival Parade have been announced. …