A Fine Parade with Many New Entries Dateline: Aug. 24, 2026 Saturday opened with a light mist in the air but by parade time at 10:00 a.m. the skies settled into a solid overcast gray with temps holding in the low 70s. After arriving at 9:45 a.m., parking at Town Hall, and walking over to School Street, George and Lisa Lemire said "Hi" so that seemed like a good location for photographing the parade and engagaging in light conversation.
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Town Hall
Last year was sunny so the other side of the street was better because the sun was behind the camera, clearly illuminating the parade participants.
The sight of flashing blue lights at the crest of the road signaled the start of the parade. It turned out to be another great example of the collaboration of Allenstown and Pembroke for the enjoyment of their residents and visitors. The following photos and videos offer highlights of the sights and sounds of that morning. The theme was "Historic America" with many floats honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Allenstown and Pembroke Police Cruisers lead the parade.
Cub Scout Pack 270
Hands Across the Water (the Suncook River)
1968? Pontiac Firebird Hardtop with a 440 V8
Re-enacting the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Famous 1925 REO Speedwagon, Allenstown's First School Bus
Associated Grocers Float
Suncook Little League
The Colonies of 1776 (Vermont & Maine not separate colonies)
Alvirne High School Marching Band (Bronco Nation), Hudson, NH
Daughters of the American Revolution
Suncook Youth Soccer
1930s Ford Model A
WWII Jeep w/ "Bones" at the 50 Cal. Machine Gun
WWII Transport with Field Cannon
Caravan of Classic Cars
Granite State Baptist Church, Concord, NH
Church Stage Coach
Pritchard Farms Hayride, Pembroke, NH
Stonehenge Farm's 1843 Surry Dressed in vintage wedding apparel were Arlene Fleury (age 101) and Floyd Severance (age 102)
Bailey Farm Tractor, Hooksett, NH
Rub A Dub Cleaning Truck, Barrington, NH
Londonderry Lancers Marching Band For a longer video of this band from 2025, open Londonderry Lancers Marching Band
Allenstown Fire Rescue 2 Truck
Allenstown Tower 2 Ladder Truck
Allenstown Tower 2 and More Fire Engines
Pembroke Tower 1 Ladder Truck
End of the Parade, a 1930s Ford Model A What You Can DoThank the Old Home Day Committee for organizing this year's parade and the festivities at Memorial Field. |
