JAY -- The early Independence Parade went off Friday evening under bright blue skies and warm temperatures. Sponsored by the Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce, it started at 5 p.m. at the MEMCO parking lot off Main Street in Jay and went down Main Street in Livermore Falls and dispersed on Depot Street.
Organizers had considered postponing it due to the weather forecast, but decided to go forward with it.
Scenes from Friday night's Independence Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
- Russ Dillingham
Scenes from Friday night's Independence Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
- Russ Dillingham
Scenes from Friday night's Independence Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
- Russ Dillingham
Don Simoneau of Fayette watches the Independence Parade Friday night as he sits in front of the Jay War Memorial. Not only does he show his patriotism on holiday's, but every Monday, rain or shine, he and a group of other veterans fly the flag in front of the memorial.
- Russ Dillingham
Connor Beaulieu, 6, background left and his brother Parker, 8 watch the Independence Parade pass through downtown Jay Friday evening. His parents Jenn and John, who live in Jay, enjoyed the bright blue skies and warm weather with hundreds of others who came to watch the parade.
- Russ Dillingham
Scenes from Friday night's Independence Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
- Russ Dillingham
Scenes from Friday night's Independence Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
- Russ Dillingham
Scenes from Friday night's Independence Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
- Russ Dillingham
Scenes from Friday night's Independence Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
- Russ Dillingham
Scenes from Friday night's Independence Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
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