There were flags a-plenty at last year’s Rogers Lake Boat Parade. We have a feeling there will be even more this year! (File photo)
LYME/OLD LYME — After the great success of last year’s inaugural Rogers Lake Boat Parade, another one is planned this year starting at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 4, from the Hains Park area.
Both motorized and non-motorized boats are invited to participate but all must be festively/patriotically decorated! In order to achieve a timely start, participants should arrive around 1:45 p.m.
Will Lady Liberty be at the Rogers Lake Boat Parade this year? File photo.
Once the parade has begin, all boats should follow the designated lead boat or join at your respective location.
The route will be one counter-clockwise lap around the lap.
Boats should stay within 100 ft. of the shore at ‘No Wake’ speed and no swimming in or near the parade is permitted.
It has now been confirmed … the ever-smiling Joann Leishing WILL be leading this year’s Sound View parade! (File photo)
OLD LYME — The Sound View Beach Association (SVBA) hosts its traditional Independence Day parade Saturday, July 3, starting at 10 a.m. from the Shoreline Community Center on Hartford Ave. in Old Lyme. Described as a true “home town” community parade, children, adults, and civic groups are invited to march or spectate and enjoy this special experience.
The organizers suggest residents should decorate their bikes and wagons, build a float, or wear a patriotic costume. Pets are also welcome to march. There will be a VFW Honor Guard, child marchers, decorated bikes, floats, balloons, a marching band, police, fire and ambulance trucks, which will all contribute to a unique, small town experience.
Awards are given in categories such as best-decorated bike or wagon, most patriotic outfit, best float, funniest outfit, and even possibly best-dressed pet.
Assembly time for the parade is 9:45 a.m. at the Shoreline Community Center and step-off is 10 a.m. The parade route includes Hartford, Swan, and Portland Avenues.
Entries in the Parade must be in good taste and in conformance with the mission and family atmosphere of the SVBA. The decision of the board of directors is final. The SVBA is an all- volunteer, non-profit, civic organization. It owns and manages the Shoreline Community Center and also provides the flags in the Sound View area.
Everyone is invited to join or help. Frank Pappalardo, who serves on the SVBA Board of Directors, notes that the SVBA welcomes new members, volunteers and donations. He adds that all donations are tax deductible and the SVBA is registered for “matching gift” grants with many companies.
OLD LYME — The concert scheduled for this evening at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has been cancelled due to the forecast of inclement weather.
Staff at the Academy sent out an email announcing the cancellation early Wednesday evening.
The email stated, “We are so grateful for the community support we received and look forward to welcoming you back to the Academy for future events.”
The final concert in this summer series would have featured Midnight Anthem playing from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and Steve Dedman and Plywood Cowboy taking the stage from 6 to 8 p.m.
The series was produced in partnership with Nightingale’s Acoustic Café.
Concert-goers enjoy an earlier concert in the series on the grounds of Lyme Academy. (File photo by Suzanne Thompson.)
