The 45th once-a-year Chester Greenwood Working day parade is returning to an in-man or woman format this yr. Witnessed in front from remaining in this file image is Clyde Ross as Chester Greenwood, Elizabeth Greenwood Thomas as Greenwood’s spouse Isabel, and then-Farmington City Manager Richard Davis. File photograph

FARMINGTON — The 45th yearly celebration of Chester Greenwood Day on Saturday, Dec. 4, will bring a parade, specific revenue, meals and enjoyment to Downtown Farmington with occasions commencing as early as 9 a.m.

The celebration is presented by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce to honor Farmington native Chester Greenwood, inventor of ear muffs. Some contests will be held nearly yet again this yr.

The theme is “Vacationland Fun” and earmuffs are needed of participants. The parade lineup will be in the W. G. Mallett Faculty parking good deal with a commence time of 11 a.m. The parade route will be Middle to Higher to South to Principal streets, ending at the courthouse. A flag elevating ceremony will be held at the courthouse later on.

“We remaining the theme quite imprecise,” Chamber assistant Kaitlin Frost said. “Any of the four seasons, anything that ties into vacationland and incorporates earmuffs.”

A new classification, walker has been added to parade judging this 12 months for all those lacking time or means to create a float. There will be prizes for youth and adults with no limitations on the numbers for every group, Frost stated.

Due to the fact of the significant prevalence of COVID-19 regionally, the Chamber is adhering to Maine CDC recommendations. Social distancing and masking are encouraged, Frost mentioned.

Distinctive events and promotions will be held in the course of the working day.

• A craft reasonable will be held at the American Legion Write-up,158 Substantial St. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Farmington Historical Modern society will hold open properties and wreath income at the Titcomb House, 118 Academy St., and the Octagon Dwelling, 126 High St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• A wintertime pageant will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 133 Middle St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wreaths, assorted items, Ora breads, Haitian crafts, a quilt raffle, and handmade haddock chowder will be offered.

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