By Beth David, Editor
The Millicent Library’s annual Teddy Bear Parade on 8/31/24 had one of the largest crowds ever, with more than 250 participants, despite the date being changed from 8/17 due to rainy weather.
Lynn Chumack and her daughter Kaitlyn, 25, had their favorite stuffed animals with them: 45-year-old Coco and 22-year-old Cupcake.
Young sisters Adriana and Sophia said they were a “little excited” as they waited for the parade to begin, Adriana with Lady Cheetah, and Sophia with Rainbow Bear.
Daisy D. Dots led the parade with Miss Tilly Dilly and the Millicent Teddy Bear. The route went through the grounds of Our Lady’s Haven where residents got treated to the sights and sounds of the parade, and paraders got treated to sweets provided by the residents.
After the parade, DDD and the rest of her team, including Timber Carpenter and Jill Souza painted faces, blew bubbles, and played lawn games while David Sterenchock roamed around with his guitar playing and singing children’s songs, on the lawn of the Unitarian Church, and children also enjoyed free treats.
Allie Thiel, Head of Youth Services at the Millicent told the marchers it was the 39th parade.
Learn more about programs at the library at www.millicentlibrary.org
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- Officer Mike Wyche helps his daughter, Kaiah, fly at the end of the 39th Teddy Bear parade in Fairhaven on 8/31/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Siblings Nellie, Emilia, Juliette, Lincoln (front) pose for the local free sheet with their favorite stuffed animals during the 39th Teddy Bear parade in Fairhaven on 8/31/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Kevin Pacheco takes a picture of his daughter, Evelyn, as she admires the face-painting work of Miss Tilly Willy after the 39th Teddy Bear parade in Fairhaven on 8/31/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Residents of Our Lady’s Haven wave to children as the Teddy Bear Parade passes through the OLH grounds on 8/31/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Residents of Our Lady’s Haven and children wave to each other as the Teddy Bear Parade passes through the OLH grounds on 8/31/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- A resident of Our Lady’s Haven pets the stuffed animal of a child participating in the 39th Teddy Bear Parade as it passes through the OLH grounds on 8/31/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Young Karter is clearly fascinated by the Millicent Library Teddy Bear during the 39th Teddy Bear parade in Fairhaven on 8/31/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Sisters, Adriana and Sophia, are ready with their Teddy Bears before the start of the 39th Teddy Bear parade in Fairhaven on 8/31/24. Photo by Beth David.
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