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Ancients and Horribles Parade

GLOCESTER'S 85TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY
ANCIENTS & HORRIBLES PARADE

Monday - July 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

2011 PARADE RESULTS
2011 ROAD RACE RESULTS

MEETINGS

2nd Tuesday of the month
7:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
Glocester Town Hall
1145 Putnam Pike
Chepachet, RI
Notice of all meetings shall be posted at the Town Hall at least 48 hours before the meeting date. This notice shall include the date and time posted; the date, time, and place of meeting; and a statement specifying the nature of the business to be discussed. Meeting dates are subject to change.

For interpreter service for the hearing impaired, call 401-568-6206 not less than 72 hours in advance of meeting date. TDD 401-568-1422.

ABOUT THE PARADE
Nothing is sacred as Glocester locals spoof local and national politics during the famous Ancients and Horribles Parade on the Fourth of July. The parade first wound its way down Main Street in Chepachet in 1926 and, with the help of many dedicated volunteers, has continued to delight Glocester residents (and many others) each and every year since. Keep reading to learn more about the Ancients & Horribles Parade and how you can be a part of this tradition. For more information, contact the Parade Committee at ahparade@gmail.com or (401) 217- 9966.

PARADE AWARDS
To be considered for awards, all parade participants must be registered.

PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
Parade participants may pre-register by mail, in person, or online. Registrations are also accepted in person the day of the parade.

HELP WANTED
Volunteers and donations are always needed. Please contact the Parade Committee at ahparade@gmail.com or (401) 217- 9966 and let them know how you want to help!

4TH OF JULY ROAD RACE

2011 Winners
See Recreation page for more info

COMMITTEE
Established Town Council Meeting of April 17, 2003. Terms are ongoing.

Committee Membership includes 9 voting members, 1 alternate voting member, and unlimited ad hoc non-voting members.

The purpose of the Committee is to organize and oversee all Parade related activities (fireworks, fund-raising, grants, vendors, bands, etc.) while observing all Town Ordinances, policies and other guidelines as the Town Council deems necessary.

Glocester Town Hall • 1145 Putnam Pike - PO Box B • Chepachet, RI 02814-0702
Tel: 401.568.6206 • Fax: 401.568.5850 • Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM