The atmosphere on Park Road was festive at West Hartford’s iconic Park Road Parade on Oct. 1, 2016.
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
By Ronni Newton
A heavy mist and cool temperatures did nothing to dampen the spirits of marchers and parade watchers Saturday morning as the 18th annual Park Road Parade stepped off with its eclectic collection of floats, dogs of all shapes and sizes, clowns, dancers, musicians, antique cars, color guards, businesses, civic and cultural organizations, town and state officials, and more.
The parade was led by the West Hartford Police Department and “Santa Claus” brought up the rear. Grand Marshals were Dennis House and Kara Sundlun of Eyewitness News 3.
The 2015 parade was canceled due to rain, and organizers did not want to cancel two years in a row. Although a few contingents dropped out because of the weather, West Hartford Public Relations Specialist Renée McCue said most participants were not deterred.
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18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
18th Annual Park Road Parade. West Hartford, CT. Oct. 1, 2016. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Loved the lion/dog! I kept thinking of you Saturday morning, and am glad they could hold the parade.
Love, Mom
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