Town celebrates Fourth of July holiday
The summer season officially kicked off with the annual Fourth of July Celebration in New Milford. The event, organized by the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce, featured festivities presented by several organizations. The Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford served cupcakes as part of a giant American flag cake, the Garden Club of New Milford provided free popcorn and drinks, and the band Songhorse performed at the bandstand. The evening’s activities were topped off with a fireworks display.
Deborah Rose/Olivia Schultz, 10, of New Milford, takes a bite of a cupcake which was part of a gigantic cupcake cake constructed by the Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford.
Deborah Rose/Danbury resident Maiyery Alvizu receives one of the free cupcakes served at the festivities on the Village Green.
Deborah Rose/Alan Hill, 5 ½, left, and Joey Hill, 3, of Maryland, enjoy their picnic of snacks while visiting family in New Milford and attending the Fourth of July events.
Deborah Rose/New Milford Mayor Pete Bass, left, Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford member Pat Hembrook, center, and State Representative Bill Buckbee (R-67th) stand proud during the singing of the National Anthem.
Deborah Rose/Vocalist Felicia Michael performs the National Anthem during the opening ceremony of the celebration.
Deborah Rose/Sally Milligan of the Garden Club of New Milford spends some quality time with Collin Eder, 10 months, of Knoxville, Tenn., grandson of fellow club member Jacquie McCloskey.
Deborah Rose/State Representative Bill Buckbee (R-67th) addresses the crowd during the opening ceremony.
Deborah Rose/Hundreds turned out on the middle and south end of the Village Green to listen to music and celebrate the holiday.
