Faces from Kendall’s patriotic parade
Photos by Tom Rivers
KENDALL – George Mann, a 97-year-old World War II veteran who served in the Navy, waves to people along the Kendall Road parade route on Thursday evening during the Kendall Firemen’s Carnival parade. He was joined in the car by veterans Pat Condo and Fred Conrad.
Many in the crowd clapped and showed their appreciation for Mann, Condo and Conrad, the three veterans in the car.
Vietnam Veterans of America based in Rochester marched near the front of the parade. They received a standing ovation from many in the crowd.
Gary Kludt drives a 1923 Model T carrying members of the Kendall Lions Club which is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year.
Max Equipment Rentals brought a foam cannon to the parade to the delight of many kids.
Rich Harpole, owner of Foam Hippo, was happy to spread joy with the foam cannon.
Mattison Maxon is covered in foam while riding the float for Max Equipment Rentals.
Bagpipers from ROC City Guardians Pipes & Drums perform in the parade, followed by the Murray Joint Fire District.
Scouts in Pack and Troop 94 created a float with a Statue of Liberty.
Adele Mathes, a member of Troop 94, waves to a friend along the parade route.
Orly the Ox, the Orleans County bicentennial mascot, rode on a trailer promoted activities on Saturday for the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States, including fireworks at 10 p.m.
Lone Oak Stables brought about a dozen horses and riders for the parade.
State Assemblyman Steve Hawley tosses frisbees to the crowd.
State Sen. Rob Ortt hustles to get a reload of candy.
The Safety Pup waves to people from the top of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office’s new armored vehicle, a Bearcat.
Some older John Deere tractors were part of the parade procession.
A woman signals for Kendall highway trucks to honk their horns.
A young dancer from Jeannie’s Dance Connection in Hamlin shows her moves.
Head Over Heels Dance & Acrobatics in Holley brought a big contingent for the parade.
A passenger in a Kendall fire truck tosses candy to kids.
