Seasonal & Holidays
Heat Can't Stop 2018 Norwood 4th Of July Parade
The 5K was called off, but the parade went on as planned.
NORWOOD, MA — The heat may have been a challenge, but the Norwood 4th of July parade went on as planned early Wednesday evening.
Norwood's annual tradition saw the usual displays of patriotism, bands, and performers, but the high temperatures did have an impact on the day. The Firecracker 5K which was scheduled for before the parade was called off. Members of the New York-based drum and bugle corps the Saints Brigade needed IV fluids prior to the Norwood march.
These were the sweat-soaked uniforms of The Saints Brigade, drying off between #Bristol and #Norwood parades today. Six members of the NY drum & bugle corps needed IV fluids during the Rhode Island event. This hot 4th story tonight on #WBZ at 11! pic.twitter.com/71xOCyFg5m
— Juli McDonald (@julimcdonald) July 5, 2018
Despite the heat, residents still came out. Below are images from the parade:
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Norwood 4th of July parade starting now! pic.twitter.com/5MhwbzZMqH
— Tony Mazzucco (@tmazzucco) July 4, 2018
“Independence is happiness” -Susan B. Anthony. Celebrating the 4th at the best parade in the Commonwealth. pic.twitter.com/JllitHudAr
— Tony Mazzucco (@tmazzucco) July 4, 2018
Chief Greeley of Norwood Fire retires the end of this month. It was my honor to march with him in his last parade. pic.twitter.com/YdnEBUbGz1
— Chief Brooks (@ChiefBrooksNPD) July 5, 2018
Cover Image via Norwood General Manager Tony Mazzucco/@tmazzucco.
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