Theme announced for Chester Greenwood Day Parade

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FARMINGTON – This year marks the 40th Annual Chester Greenwood Day in Farmington, Maine. This year’s theme is Holiday Celebrations around the World. The annual parade is planned by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and will be held in downtown Farmington on Dec. 3, 2016 starting at 11am.

The Chester Greenwood Day celebration includes an hour long parade through Farmington’s downtown that occurs rain, snow or shine. It draws floats built by local businesses, service organizations, school groups and clubs and community members. Now is the time to start planning your float entry for the parade with the theme in mind and as always include earmuffs.

Chester Greenwood is best known for his invention of earmuffs designing his first pair of ear protectors when he was fifteen years old. So find a favorite pair of earmuffs and plan to join the day of great community events including the parade, gingerbread contest, chili contest, craft fairs, historical open houses, Polarbear Dip, 5k race, Festival of Trees and much more. More information and updates are available at www.franklincountymaine.org or by calling the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at 778-4215.

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