Newtown Labor Day Parade 2017: Details, Road Closures And More

NEWTOWN, CT — The largest Labor Day Parade in the state is gearing up for another great parade Monday, which will mark the 56th edition of the extravaganza. Since the parade first started in 1962, it has grown to be the largest Labor Day parade in the state.

This year's parade theme will be "Labor of Love," celebrating Honorary Grand Mashal Lee Pulsen, the leader of the FAITH food pantry.

The parade is completely self-funded and organized by a team of volunteers. Hundreds will be entertained by music and bands, creative and patriotic floats will be judged, candy will be thrown to scrambling children and politicians will shake hands of spectators along their campaign trail on this last official weekend of summer.

This year, those politicians include First Selectman Pat Llodra, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and congresswoman Elizabeth Etsy.

Here is what you need to know about the annual parade.

Time and schedule

The parade is due to step off at 10 a.m. You can view the complete lineup here. The lineup is subject to change, so check back on the day of the parade.

Route

The parade starts on Main Street near Edmond Town Hall and heads to Glover Avenue where it takes a left turn. then it continues to Queen Street and takes another left turn on to Queen Street, ending at Hawley Elementary School. A photo of the route can be seen here.

Road Closures and Parking

You can park at Big Y, Carluzzi's Market, The Hawley School and St. Rose. No parking is allowed along the parade route or line-up areas, and it will be strictly enforced. There will also be no parking on private or town property without written permission. Parking rules will be strictly enforced.

The shuttle bus will pickup from the St. Rose School and drop off at

• St. Rose: Start & Pick-up
• Hawley School: Pick-up
• Main Street & Currituck
• Top of Johnny Cake: Turn Around
• Flag Pole: Then back to St. Rose

The following roads will close at 9:30 a.m.

• Route 25 (Main Street) North of Johnnie Cake Lane (Mt. Pleasant) to Sugar Street (Route 302)
• Glover Avenue
• Queen Street (between Glover and Church Hill Road)
• Church Hill Road (north of Queen Street)

Photos

If you have any photos of the parade festivities, send them to joe.lipovich@patch.com for a chance to be featured on our website and Facebook page!

Those interested in supporting the parade can visit the Newtown Labor Day Parade website at www.newtownctlabordayparade.org.

Image by By Jennifer Donovan (Open Post)

Wendy Mitchell also contributed to this report.