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Time to Register for the Fourth of July Parade

The Town of Groton Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the annual Fourth of July Parade, sponsored by the Town of Groton.  The 34th edition of the holiday parade is scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 10 a.m.

The theme for this year’s parade is “Music of America.”

Former City of Groton Mayor and former Town Councilor Catherine Sullivan Kolnaski is the grand marshal for this year’s parade.

Parade participants should return their application forms no later than Friday, June 8, 2012.  Early registration is encouraged.  Don’t forget to include an announcement to be read as the group passes the reviewing stand.

The form is available on line and can be submitted at www.grotonrec.com.

The Parade Committee welcomes merchants, businesses of all kinds, non-profit community organizations, marching groups, and bands.

The parade will move along Route 1 from Poquonnock Plains Park to the Groton Shopping Center at Drozdyk Drive.  The reviewing stand will be in front of the Chelsea Groton Bank.

 

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