Thank you to all who participated in this year’s 4th of July festivities

To All Manchester Residents, 

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s 4th of July festivities and America’s 250^th birthday!  From those who came out for the Red, White & Blue breakfast, boat parade, fireworks on the beach and the parade - we thank you.  July 4th is an incredibly special time in Manchester and we are so happy to have spent it all with you!   

Announcing our float award winners.  $100 prizes will be mailed at the end of the month

• Best Youth Float - Manchester Summerstage
• Best Business Float - Gardner Mattress
• Best Community Float - Manchester Museum
• Best Non-Profit/Civic Float - Tidekeeper Foundation

We give our thanks to:

• The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club for putting one once more a fantastic Red, White and Blue breakfast
• Mike Opal for organizing the Rev250 Boat Parade and all participating boats
• All parade participants for braving the heat and bringing the patriotic energy along the whole route
• Steve Laspesa, Joanne Donnelly and Noah Chamberlain for supporting our Grand Marshal Alan Wilson
• Everyone who hosted a water station, offered drinks from personal coolers and had misting stations for parade participants - it was hot and greatly appreciated! 
• Citizens Private Bank for the ice cream and The Manchester Club & Kettle Cove Catering for the hot dogs at Coach Field Playground
• The Essex County Club for use of their golf carts
• The Amaral-Bailey Post 113 Manchester American Legion for giving us space for our fundraiser and annual participation of the color guard and veterans in the parade
• The Manchester Parks & Recreation, Police, Fire, Harbormaster and DPW departments for all the work leading up to and during these events

None of these festivities could be done without our sponsors and individual donors.  To all of those who gave in advance or gave during the parade - we are grateful.  Our amazing corporate sponsors include:

• Back Lot Jams
• Singing Beach Club
• Citizens Private Bank
• Logue Insurance
• Woodard & Curran
• Kelly Automotive Group
• Lombardi & Sons Masonry
• Cape Ann Savings Bank
• Mok Advisors
• Lyons & Co, Inc
• Filias Property Management
• Bobrek Engineering
• CDM Smith
• Captain Dusty's Ice Cream 
• Standley’s Garage
• Sullco
• Kellco Management
• Olson Lewis + Architects
• Allen’s Pharmacy
• Manchester Ace Hardware

Commemorative shirts are still available through sale online with Jungle Printing.  Order yours today!

Get ready for next year as we will bring the 4^th of July to winter with a party in March and of course have our annual parade!  Look out for more information in the coming months.

With thanks, 

The July 4th Advisory Board

Manchester