Volunteers lead the parade of about 100 at the 34th Annual Teddy Bear Parade sponsored by The Millicent Library on 8/1/18. The parade signals the end of the summer reading program, with its theme of “LIbraries Rock” this year. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
About 100 people joined the annual Teddy Bear parade through Fairhaven center on Wednesday, 8/1/18, signalling the end of the summer reading program at the Millicent Library. This year’s theme was “Libraries Rock.” Scores of young’uns, towing their adults behind them, marched from the library to Our Lady’s Haven, where residents handed out candy, waved to the marchers, and otherwise enjoyed the spectacle. In addition to the march, participants could have their faces painted by Daisy D. Dots, and receive some freebies, such as animal cracker snacks and drinks.
Jane Murphy and her Teen Tuesday group of volunteers pause for a group shot at the end of the festivities. She says without the help of the volunteers this wouldn’t be possible. See you next year! Photo by Glenn C. Silva
L-R Sophie Ferreira, Daniela Pinto, and Blair Ferreira pose with hamsters Mrs. and Mr. Hemmiepants, and their young-uns, at the 34th annual Teddy Bear Parade in Fairhaven on 8/1/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva
Sometimes the bears themselves had bears of their own at the 34th annual Teddy Bear Parade in Fairhaven on 8/1/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva
A resident of Our Lady’s Haven gives candy to a participant of the 34th annual Teddy Bear Parade in Fairhaven on 8/1/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva
There were brown bears and black bears and even the rare tie-dye bear at the 34th annual Teddy Bear Parade in Fairhaven on 8/1/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva
Hattie Lavoie (front) and Christine Antoine prepare for a Tea Party with the Bears at the 34th annual Teddy Bear Parade in Fairhaven on 8/1/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva
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