Newtown, CT Labor Day Parade - 2009 was really fun and shows you what Life in Newtown is all about! As in past years, the town resident participation was phenomenal! The variety of parade marchers spread the gamut of politicians, including Governor Jodi Rell, to school bands, Miss Connecticut and the Shriner's in their little red cars. Many spectators brought along their dogs (Riley, the Real Estate Dog, was in attendance until the Civil War re-enactment people shot off their rifles and then he had to hide in the car.)
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The theme of the 2009 Newtown, CT Labor Day Parade was "Passion for Newtown" and the Grand Marshall was Julia Wasserman, CT State Representative from 1991 to 2007. By the way, this was the 48th annual Labor Day Parade. Awards and trophies were given out for different categories like:
- Best Musical Entry - Senior
- Best Musical Entry - Junior
- Best Float
- Best Fire Company
- Best Non-Musical Entry
- Best School
- Best Crowd Pleasing Rooster Award
- Legends & Pioneers - this is a new award that will be given out annually to individuals or groups who have been longtime participants/marchers who have helped to make the parade a special tradition. This year's winner: Lathrop School of Dance
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We hope that you've enjoyed looking at these photos. Perhaps, next year, we'll see you at the 2010 Newtown Labor Day Parade.
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