Holley’s Flag Day tradition continues with patriotic parade
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Elementary students at Holley Central School enjoyed their parade this morning from the school down North Main Street, down Route 31 through the Pubic Square and ending at the Murray-Holley Historical Society depot museum.
The parade has been an annual tradition in Holley since 1957.
Holley Police Chief Robert Barton joined the students in the parade. “Good Citizens” from each grade level also were recognized at the Flag Day celebration.
A student gives a high-five to Orly the Ox, the Orleans County bicentennial mascot.
The procession included about 500 students, and many of them were joined by their parents for the walk in the village to the celebration at the museum.
The Safety Pup rode with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. Safety Pup is a nationally recognized mascot of National Child Safety Council. Many police and sheriff departments around the country embrace the Safety Pup as a mascot to promote safety.
After the parade, Orly the Ox met Safety Pup. They are joined by Chief Deputy Jim DeFilipps, left, and Sheriff Chris Bourke.
Lots of red, white and blue were on display as students walked from school to museum.
