BUCKFIELD — The Annual Buckfield Parade and Community Day will be held on Labor Day, Sept. 2, and the theme this year is “Honoring Community Organizations.”
The Buckfield Community Day and Parade is an opportunity to highlight the work of an organization. Those who wish to participate may create a float, march, and bring your antique automobiles and farm equipment.
“Your organization is an important part of our community and we hope you will join us and use this event to share what it is your crganization does with the community,” organizers said in a news release. Organizations are also welcome to set up a booth at the post-parade festivities, which this year will be held at the Buckfield Jr. Sr. High School on Morrill Street. Organizations may hand out flyers or brochures to share what their organization does.
Parade participants will line up at the Recreation Field on Cross Road between Turner Street (Route 117) and North Hill Road) at 9 a.m.
All parade participants are welcome to join in the festivities on the field at the Buckfield Jr. Sr. High School immediately following the parade. Organizations are encouraged to set up a table to create awareness or sell products. There will also be plenty of food, including the American Legion truck.
Volunteers are still needed. For more information or to register, contact Michelle Bourget at 207-461-3663 or barefootphoto@hotmail.com. Janet Iveson 973-398-8891 or janetiveson@hotmail.com, or Rossie Kyllonen 207-754-1748.