Photos: Community parade steeped in history of fun

 

Trophies and spirit mark the anticipated event

 
By Ronda Payne, Times May 29, 2012
 
 
 
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
 

Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.

Photograph by: TIMES , files

Grab a lawn chair, blanket or patch of sidewalk along Harris Road (from Hammond to McMyn roads) on Saturday to take in the hour-plus of fun during the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade. Officially, the start time is 11 a.m., but ideal spots are gone much sooner.

Parade organizer George Coghlan knows a thing or two about what makes a good community parade.

He's been organizing this one for three years now.

"It's to give something back to the community really," he said of his involvement.

Parades are a family-fun way to celebrate community and with a wide-range of entries, this year is a guaranteed winner.

Speaking of winners, parade participants will be judged on enthusiasm, overall impression. and "response from the crowd" in order to win trophies for categories like "best overall" and "community spirit" - a new award in honour of the late Ron Morrisette who was an enthusiastic organizer and volunteer of Pitt Meadows Days.

Entrants this year include the Pride of Ulster flute band, Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue, the City of Pitt Meadows' new utility truck, and always a popular entry - the RCMP horse and dog team.

Held since 1937, with only a few years missed, the parade is a rain-or-shine event Pitt Meadows residents love.

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Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
 

Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.

Photograph by: TIMES , files

 
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
Spectators start setting up lawn chairs and blankets along the sidewalk - up and down Harris Road - more than an hour before the start of the annual Pitt Meadows Day parade, everyone anxious to get a prime viewing spot. Once again more than 70 floats, vehicles, and walking battalions are expected to participate in Saturday's parade that travels north along Harris Road at 11 a.m.
 
 
 
 
 

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