Sound View Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ in Traditional Style

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There were decorated bikes galore … All photos by M. Shoemaker.

OLD LYME—It was a beautiful day for a parade and yet again, Sound View put its best foot forward with a wonderful one. The crowds came out to join the celebration featuring decorated bikes, a cheery band, esteemed veterans, local dignitaries and much more. Awards were presented in categories including best-decorated bike or wagon, most patriotic outfit, best float, and funniest outfit.

There was patriotic music …
Looking out toward Long Island Sound, the flag at the foot of Hartford Ave. was appropriately saluted.
Uncle Sam and Mr. Eagle joined the happy throng …
Awards were presented …
And still more awards, this one presented by Gail Fuller, rounded off another memorable parade.

The Sound View Beach Association (SVBA) hosts the parade. It is an all- volunteer, non-profit, civic organization, which owns and manages the Shoreline Community Center and also provides the flags in the Sound View area.

Everyone is invited to join or help. The SVBA welcomes new members, volunteers and donations—all donations are tax deductible and the SVBA is registered for “matching gift” grants with many companies.

2 thoughts on “Sound View Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ in Traditional Style”

  1. From my 4-year-old granddaughter wearing the blue wings in the picture, the fireworks and parade ‘best day of my life!’.

    Thank you, Sound View Commision and Shoreline Community Center, for keeping the magic going.

  2. My family went to Sound View every year for 2 to 3 weeks. As a kids we all loved every minute, including the wonderful lemon ice stand, the merry go round and all the cottages and establishments. We remember Rosy and Nick Parada’s little store and all that went with a summer vacation at the beach along with the named cottages. That was back in the 1950’s and it seems like yesterday. Great memories.

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