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From: Courtney, Friday, September 21, 2012 9:22:47 PM
I have been going to the Mum Festival Parade since I was a little girl and now I take my 2 boys to it every year!! I enjoy this parade so much!! Thanks to the committee for putting on an awesome parade year after year!! I have been going for years and will continue going year after year =) 51 Years of an amazing event!
Email: courtney_perchiano@aol.com
Where From: Bristol, CT | From: Joan Simpson, Tuesday, July 03, 2012 1:10:42 PM
We love the parade... We have marched in it with the scouts for years... It seems like the whole city comes to it... It is wonderful that we have so many great volunteers that put this event on for our enjoyment...51 years and counting...
Where From: Bristol, CT | From: Darlene Sawe, Monday, September 27, 2010 8:42:03 PM
Thank you to my committee for all your hard work,I know it wasn''t all easy but you stuck it out. Thank you to all the Community organizations for your participation in this years Mum Festival. Thank you to all our Touch A Truck participants, you made a lot of children smile. A very special Thank you to our Hometown Hero Sgt. Matthew Lavoie and his family who helped make our weekend so special, we are so proud of you.Thank you to my wonderful husband and daughter who have supported me and jumped in when there help was needed.Thank you to Bristols outstanding Parks Dept for all your assistance. Thanks to our Veterans Council and the American Legion,Sea Scouts,and C.E.R.T for all you did. Thank you to the Exchange Club for producing such a wonderful parade, and thank you to the City of Bristol and the citizens for all the support in making this year such a great Community Event.
Darlene Sawe
Chairwoman
Bristol Chrysanthemum Festival
| From: Bob Zetnick, Saturday, September 12, 2009 5:21:19 PM
I don''t know if the date matters to anyone, but the Mum-A-Thon was started in 1970, not 1969. My dad, Don Zetnick, started the race that year and I made the shirt numbers with brown marker on beige paper. He had started running in 1967 to help him lose weight and running became a passion for him. He and my brother, D.J. ran the first race. We moved to Texas in 1972, but my dad, D.J. and another brother, David, came back to Bristol to run the race again in 1975. Our family has always had fond memories of living in Bristol for the five years we were there and the mum fields were always beautiful blooming in the fall! Anyway, thought you might want to know of my dad and his association with the race.
Email: r.zetnick@charter.net
Where From: Fort Worth, Texas | From: Linda Lubrico, Thursday, January 01, 2009 7:46:42 PM
I would like to take this time to thank all of the 2008 volunteer committee, the Board of Directors for another great Mum Festival. Also a big thank you goes out to the citizens and the business in the City of Bristol without your support we could not put on this great Festival. To the City of Bristol, The Mayor''s T.E.A.M. the Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor and City council a huge thank you goes to you and all your support. With all of your efforts this was another great Mum festival I look forward to all of your cooperation again next year as we move closer to our 50th Anniversary in 2011. Also if anyone would like to be a part of this fun group of dedicated volunteers please contact us through the contact us link or to Linda 584-9456. We are always looking for new volunteers.
Linda Lubrico
President of the Board of Directors
Email: lubrico@sbcglobal.net
Personal Url: http://bristolct.net | From: Maga Owerri Bacroft, Tuesday, December 09, 2008 3:35:03 AM
My Favorite Part of The Mums Festival is the Floats. Great to be this opportuned
| From: Mary Mathes, Sunday, October 07, 2007 3:26:58 PM
I wish to thank all those involved with Mum Festival this year. I enjoyed my time working with the Mum Committee and the fun we hsve at all the events Mum Festival puts on over the Festival weeks. I hope all enjoyed this year''s Festival as much as i did.
Looking forward to the up coming year''s as Mum Festival heads towards it''s 50th Year. Hope to see you all there.
Email: kidcorner1@aol.com
Personal Url: http://Pogo.com
Where From: Terryville, CT USA | From: Mae Palmisano, Chair 2007, Tuesday, October 02, 2007 5:49:33 PM
I want to take this time to thank everyone that helped my committee make this one of the best years ever..(The committee is pictured on the website) The weather cooperating surely helped.
The last 8 months of planning, organizing and putting it together would not be possible without the team this Mum Festival has.
Enjoy the memories, and all the great photos Ron Tessman has taken.
This is a great heritage for our city, and with 50 years just around the corner, let''s make sure it is the best ever!!
Thank you for your generous contributions, and for just being there if we needed you to sell a dessert at a fund raiser.
Mae Palmisano, Chair 2007 Mum Festival
Email: mae22@snet.net
Where From: Bristol, CT | From: Melissa, Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:06:51 PM
I love comming for the farms weekend. Its one of the best things that Bristol has put together. I always like comming and going on the hayride with my children and going to find a great big pumpkin. While we spend the day there, we end our festivities with a cider slushie up at the Minors Farm, they are awesome. Thanks for a great weekend at the farm.
Where From: Bristol, CT | From: Brian Nettelbladt, Sunday, September 23, 2007 12:47:50 AM
Hey yall,
This is Brian Nettelbladt reporting from my new home, Galveston Island, Texas. In the years past I had much to do with the Bristol "Mum Festival". I will be visiting next weekend (29th & 30th 2007) and attending "Oktoberfest". I cant wait, I miss my home town so much. The people of Bristol are The best I have ever known. Trust me, i have been in every state from CT to TX and Bristol is still the best, by far, when it comes to its people. I hope to see as many of you as possible durring my visit. Come Join me at Oktoberfest....
Email: bmn122089@yahoo.com
Where From: Bristol, CT- Galveston, TX | From: Mary Ellen Casey, Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:25:24 PM
I got the best view of the mum fields from the O''Donnels backyard. Dad would pick the best ones for the garden. Going to the parade was always fun to watch. The best part is the farm weekend and all of the homemade goodies they provide. I hope that this will go on forever for all the upcoming generations....
Where From: Bristol, Ct. | From: Brenda Phoenix, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:11:55 PM
I have the best memories growing up next to the Bristol Nursery. Every fall the chrysanthemums were spectacular. The fields were like a patch work quilt with it''s brilliant color. As kids we would sit on my mother''s front porch watching all the people coming to view and purchase chrysanthemums of every size, shape, and color. With all the varieties and colors back then, it was hard to choose which ones to take home. If you didn''t see a potted one you liked, you could go into the field and dig your own. I would be curious every year wondering what the Nursery float would turn out to be. I remember one year it was a VW car completely covered with chrysanthemum heads to make it look like a lady bug. What a beautiful and cool looking float! Going to the parade was just as fun. The number of floats were innumerable and everyone tried to out do each other with design and colored flower coordination. The floats were spectacular back then. I would love to see the parade get back to what the Mum Festival was all about, the beautiful chrysanthemum flower and what this festival was named for. Remember "Mums the word"! Thank you Jerry Heresko for your hard work and dedication in keeping the legacy going that the Bird family started. Uncle Rod, your never forgotten.
Email: brenda_a_phoenix@sbcglobal.net | From: Brenda Phoenix, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:08:36 PM
I have the best memories growing up next to the Bristol Nursery. Every fall the chrysanthemums were spectacular. The fields were like a patch work quilt with it''s brilliant color. As kids we would sit on my mother''s front porch watching all the people coming to view and purchase chrysanthemums of every size, shape, and color. With all the varieties and colors back then, it was hard to choose which ones to take home. If you didn''t see a potted one you liked, you could go into the field and dig your own. I would be curious every year wondering what the Nursery float would turn out to be. I remember one year it was a VW car completely covered with chrysanthemum heads to make it look like a lady bug. What a beautiful and cool looking float! Going to the parade was just as fun. The number of floats were innumerable and everyone tried to out do each other with design and colored flower coordination. The floats were spectacular back then. I would love to see the parade get back to what the Mum Festival was all about, the beautiful chrysanthemum flower and what this festival was named for. Remember "Mums the word"! Thank you Jerry Heresko for your hard work and dedication in keeping the legacy going that the Bird family started. Uncle Rod, your never forgotten.
Email: brenda_a_phoenix@sbcglobal.net | From: Heather Rice-Barbee, Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:35:49 PM
The last Mum Festival I attended was in 1998 before we moved out of Connecticut. My favorite part was the marching bands. My son''s favorite part was the floats.
Email: barbeedoll2005@yahoo.com
Where From: Bristol, Connecticut / Phoenix, Arizona | From: Heather Rice-Barbee, Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:35:03 PM
The last Mum Festival I attended was in 1998 before we moved out of Connecticut. My favorite part was the marching bands. My son''s favorite part was the floats.
Email: barbeedoll2005@yahoo.com
Where From: Bristol, Connecticut / Phoenix, Arizona | From: Nancy Robinson, Tuesday, October 03, 2006 12:15:17 PM
Well, the last two years have been spectacular as Co-Chair if the
Chrysanthemum Festival.And as I have said several times this year,
The best part is "EVERYTHING"
Dina Mazzone and Mae Palmisano have been awesome to work with.
Thank you Mae, for a GREAT year, and for all you have
done with me and for me. It has been a great pleasure to work with you. I wish Mae and Rita, the two Co-Chairs for next year, a
spectacular year for 2007.
And to everyone on the Mum Committee ans to all on the Board of Directors,
THANK YOU
for all the support that you gave me this year. It is a
pleasure and an honor to call each of you
MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Nancy Robinson
Email: nrobinson@crowleyauto.net
Where From: Burlington, Ct | From: Kim, Saturday, September 30, 2006 7:31:42 AM
Morgan -- You never continue to amaze us and make us proud. You know everytime you walk out on a stage you have an angel sitting on your shoulder and nobody is prouder of you than your grandmother!!
We love you!!..Love Auntie Kim & Brenda
Email: darrow17@comcast.net
Where From: Quincy, MA | From: Unkown?, Saturday, September 30, 2006 1:33:08 AM
Miss Mum 2006!
Morgan - you did an awesome job at the pageant. Congratulations on being crowned Miss Mum! You will represent the City with class and style. Mary Ann
| From: Deb & Ken Saucier, Friday, September 22, 2006 6:23:54 PM
Dear Stephanie,
Your year as Miss Mum will forever be a memorable milestone in your life. You have touched so many hearts with your love and dedication for your community. As your parents, we are greatful to have shared many moments of happiness. You make us so very proud. We love you!
Mom & Dad
| From: Dawn & Alison, Friday, September 22, 2006 5:48:06 PM
Well Steph- We are so proud of you in the manner you have gone to represent Miss Mum in the past year. It is a great accomplishment for you with all the opportunities you have experienced throughout the past year.
Keep making us proud and the people you surround smile with you outgoing personality. Keep smilin''.... We love you !!! XOXOXOX
Where From: New Britain CT | From: Unkown?, Friday, September 22, 2006 5:41:52 PM
Stephanie,
It seems like it was just yesterday that you were crowned as Miss Mum, this year has past within a blink of an eye. I am so very proud of you for being such an amazing person. I don''t think I have ever seen a person with such a big heart as you!I hope your journey as Miss Mum has taken you through an unforgettable experience that will stay in your memories for a lifetime.Your sparkling and charming personality will forever make you suceed in whatever your next dreams and goals may be, I wish you the best of luck for your years to come. I love you always.. your big sister..
Savannah
xoxoxo
| From: Stephanie Saucier ''Miss Mum 2005'', Friday, September 22, 2006 11:07:44 AM
As my reign as Miss Chrysanthemum 2005 comes closer to its end I look back at all the wonderful memories I''ve made this year. The mum festival is a great time for the entire community of Bristol to come together and enjoy this place we call home. I have been honored to represent the Mum Festival this past year and will never forget all the times I''ve had as Miss Mum. I would like to thank you all for making my time as Miss Mum so memorable. I hope this year''s Miss Mum will enjoy herself as I did. The festival is continuously growing and being the 45th year I hope to see the Mum Festival continue to grow as we celebrate "Family and Friends". Thank you for all of your support.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Saucier
Miss Mum 2005
Email: stephanie88@snet.net
Where From: Bristol, CT | From: Del-Lor Lisitano, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 10:04:04 PM
I have sat through many a parade over the years and waved to any number of beauty queens. Stephanie, as Miss Mum you really out shine them all! With those beautiful eyes you seemed to make contact with each person along the way. The warmth of your smile made even the overcast days seem sunny. Bristol, CT was well represented by the best and the brightest when you were selected as Miss Mum 2005. Stephanie Saucier we wish you the best today and always!
Love,
Del-Lor, Alan, Lori and Brenda
Where From: Southington, CT | From: Edward J Riedinger, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:05:24 PM
Dear Stephanie
I just want to say how proud I am of you and the fantastic job you have done this past year. You bring a smile to my face every time I think of you and the wonderful person you are. I''m lucky to have you for a grandaughter!!
Love Always
Grandpa Riedinger
xoxoxoxo
| From: Auntie Dotty, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 8:54:12 PM
Dear Stephanie,
I know that this past year has been very exciting and alot of fun. I also know that you were the perfect choice for the position of Miss Mum. You are the most down to earth, well rounded beautiful person I know. I''m so proud to call you my niece!! You''ve done fabolous job!!
Love Always,
Auntie Dotty
Where From: Meriden, CT | From: Denise Brown, Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:28:33 PM
Stephanie! wow i cant believe the time has come for you to give up your title. it seems like just yesterday we were all at the pagent cheering you on. im so proud to say that Miss Mum is my cousin. you are an amazing person and keep doing what your doing. i love you Ted!
Niese
xoxox
| From: Brittany Saucier, Friday, September 15, 2006 4:30:16 PM
Stephanie,
You were an amazing Mim Mum 2005!! You are a shinning star. I am so proud to be the sister of such a wonderful person as your are. I hope you had a fun year and I am sad its comming to an end. I enjoyed being in the parades with you and going to your apperances. You will always brighten a room with or without a crown because you shine where ever you go in life!! I love you and wish you the best.
Love Always,
Brittany xoxox
| From: jan, Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:31:44 PM
My fondest memories are my children waiting patiently for there gramma ,Linda Lubrico, to come by on the comittee float,so they can wave to her. Now my grandchildren are waiting patiently for there great- gramma to come by on the float. Thats what parades are for, to have the family together and have fun. Thank You for these memories!!!!
Email: z281@comcast.net
Where From: bristol, ct. | From: Jean "Underwood" Henry, Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:03:59 PM
Growing up in Bristol was a wonderful experiance. I loved every minute of it. Being in the Bristol Eastern High Band was the highlight of my high school years, and marching in the Mum Parade was something I will never forget. I was able to do it for four years.
The last parade I was at was in 1971, I watched every band and float that went by and my son (age 11 months ) slept through his first parade. He now goes every year and takes my grandchildren. Another generation of Mum parade lovers.
Good Luck with this year, and I hope to be able to get down there before long. It has changed a lot since 1960''s but I still miss it.
Email: bjhenry@tds.net
Where From: Athens, Maine raised in Bristol | From: PAT SAVINO, Wednesday, July 05, 2006 6:54:49 AM
I, like most people have the fondest memories of the Mum Festival Parade. It was a great kick-off to the fall season. I lived at the top of Willis St. and usually sat at the bottom. I feel like my family holds a part of the history of the parade. My father, Vincent, played in the fife and drum core, my bother David plyed in the Bristol Highschool Band, and I was Miss OSIA in 1974. I was positioned close to the end of the parade because I was in a pony pulled cart (I''m sure no body wanted to walk through what was left behind). I have been away from Bristol now for 20 years (relocated to Florida),however this September my mother and I have planned a trip back to Bristol to see the family and the Mum Parade in particular. I can''t wait!
Email: Grah3p@aol.com
Where From: Flordia | From: Brian Nettelbladt, Wednesday, June 28, 2006 1:09:54 AM
Wow! Another year and another MUM Festival. I have to say, ever since I started to get more and more involved in the community, weather it is Singing the National Amthem at a community event or putting on a huge production to benefit the city of Bristol, it never ceases to amaze me just how lucky I truely am to be part of such an amazing community. I look around and see just how much Bristol has to offer, and in doing that I see all of the hard work and the comming togeather of so many people and organizations to make Bristol this great place. The Mum Festival plays a vital part in this. Keeping the spirit of Bristol alive and preservig it is just what the Mum Commitie and Festival do/does. Wow it is getting late (1:01 am) I have to get going, but before I do I just want to say; Bristol Is a wondedrfull town to live in, Weather you are 10 or 100 I hope you will join me in supporting this years Mum Festival "45 Years Of Family and Friends"!
Lets make this year the best yet!
Brian Nettelbladt
Email: bmn122089@yahoo.com
Personal Url: http://www.broadway.com
Where From: Bristol (MUM COUNTRY) CT USA | From: Nancy Robinson, Monday, October 10, 2005 4:34:56 PM
As Co-Chair of the Mum Festival I am greatful for ALL the volunteers that we have. They worked very hard this year to make
everything a success, from the crowning of Miss Mum to the Farms
weekend to the Bingo and everything in beween, it was great.
THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS YEAR SO GREAT FOR ME
I also want to thank Dina for being my Co-Chair. You are a joy
to work with. You helped me alot this year and I''m sorry to see it end. I wish you luck taking over the Crowning of Miss Mum.
And to everyone who comes to enjoy the Mum Festival,
THANK YOU, you all made this year great for me. I can''t wait til January to start again with Mae Palmisano. I know we''ll have another great year.
Nancy
Email: nrobinson@crowleyauto.net
Where From: Burlington, Ct | From: Mary Mathes, President, Sunday, October 09, 2005 1:14:50 AM
I am so proud to be part of Mum Festival. I work with alot of wonderful people and they volunteer their time to make the Fetsival what it is...GREAT
Conrgats to Dina Mazzone and Nancy Robinson on this year''s Festival..Great job Ladies.
Where From: Terryville Connecticut USA | From: Mark & Patricia Fazioli, Monday, October 03, 2005 7:03:39 PM
We truly miss the mum festival. We relocated to Florida and a day does not go by that we think about our days living in chippins hills and the great times we had at the festival.
We wish Bristol the best with the festival.
Where From: Brandon, Florida | From: Jean Prescott, Monday, October 03, 2005 6:17:56 PM
This years mum festival was great congrats Steph im very proud of you the whole festival was great thank you for the great memories Jean Prescott Mum Festival Committee member . Thank You Bristol for all you suport
Email: pepsihead88@aol.com
Where From: Bristol Conn 06010 | From: The Decker Family, Friday, September 30, 2005 1:25:15 PM
Stephanie, Congratulations on being crowned Miss Mum 2005. You will be a wonderful representative for the City of Bristol. Enjoy your year and keep smiling!
Email: mdecker02@cs.com | From: Deb & Ken Saucier, Tuesday, September 27, 2005 1:42:55 AM
Dear Stephanie "Teddy"
Congratulations! You are a Beautiful Miss Mum 2005.
Your smile & grace shows, you have a heart of gold. We are so proud
of you and your determination to follow your dream. May you continue
to believe in yourself and share your beauty with others.
We Love you!
Mom & Dad
Where From: Bristol, CT. | From: Dawn & Alison, Sunday, September 25, 2005 9:23:18 AM
Congratulations to Stephanie Saucier - our New 2005 Miss Mum ! She has worked so hard and has been so dedicated to achieving this - I know she will serve Bristol well and her pride shines through with every smile !!! WAY TO GO Steph !!!!
Where From: New Britain CT | From: Jennifer D., Saturday, September 24, 2005 11:37:03 PM
Thank you to all who make the parade possible and to everyone who has participated. My daughter and I love the parade and she looks forward to it every year. Also the farms weekend and the other events. I am glad that there is so much community spirit and everyone has fun with the events. Looking forward to another great mum festival!!! ~Jenn and Alista~
Where From: Bristol CT | From: Alanna, Friday, September 09, 2005 1:55:32 PM
hey gurls! hope u have fun this year and wish i could be there but have fun and do good.
Where From: Bristol, ct | From: Dina Mazzone, Saturday, September 03, 2005 2:27:26 PM
As the 2005 festival approaches, I would like to thank the City of Bristol, the Bristol Chamber of commerce, all the volunteer committee members, our sponsors, our boosters, and those of you who will be attending the many events that we have planned this year. I cannot tell you how much hard work goes into making this event run smoothly so please thank the committee volunteers as you see them throughout the festival.
My last thanks goes to my co-chair, Nancy Robinson. Although we only had this one year together as co-chairs, your input and advice were always appreciated. My best to you and Mae Palmissano for next year. Thank you, Dina
Where From: Bristol, Connecticut | From: Laura, Sunday, September 26, 2004 9:50:16 AM
The Mum Festival Parade has been an annual tradition in our family for years. I love the feeling of community that this event represents. Thank you to all participants for making it so much fun.
Where From: Bristol, CT | From: The Brooks Family, Saturday, September 25, 2004 9:08:25 AM
Congratulations to all of the contestants at the Miss Chrysanthemum Pageant 2004. Brittany Decker we are so happy for you and know that you will make the city proud. Have a wonderful year.
| From: MB, Thursday, September 23, 2004 1:08:56 PM
I just remember, 2 years ago and getting out on the street to join
in "The Chicken Dance", because my nieces didn''t want to do it alone!!! But, I had fun (being 32)!!! :)
Where From: Bristol, CT. | From: Unkown?, Tuesday, September 14, 2004 9:21:48 PM
What''s next? The Daisy Fiesta?
Where From: Torrington | From: Tom Slater, Sunday, August 08, 2004 12:32:24 PM
Because your parade is so wonderful done I am always trying to get new ideas for our St. Patrick''s Day Parade in New Haven, CT. I attended your parade in 2002 and was impressed how many school bands participate in your parade. We are the sixth oldest St. Patrick''s Day Parade in America. We started in 1842. People should check out our website stpatricksdayparade.org. Our parade will be held on March 13, 2005 starting at 1:30 PM rain, snow or shine.
Tom Slater, St. Patrick''s Day Parade Coordinator
Email: galwayirish@aol.com
Where From: Hamden, CT | From: Stephan Cheney, Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:22:51 AM
The Mum festival has always been a fun event for me and one I will always recall. I was a resident of Terryville in the 80s then moved to Burlington for the 90s and always attended the celebrations. I used to bring my children to these events in hopes to instill memories into them as the parade once did for me. Now, while living across the Pacific, I still think of the Mum parade and my friends that I had made while living around the Bristol area. Today, I find myself and my children living on the North Shore of Kaua''i, Hawaii in a little village called Hanalei. Although Kaua''i is a great distance away, the Bristol Mum parade will still be in my heart and memories.
Aloha!
Stephan
Where From: Hanalei, Kaua''i Hawaii | From: Unkown?, Wednesday, October 08, 2003 9:12:01 PM
Hey Go Brit Paradis! I think u did a good job even though u didn''t win! Go Brit!
| From: Kathleen, Thursday, October 02, 2003 12:06:13 PM
Congrats Jennifer! Your beatiful, inside and out.
Where From: Bristol, CT | From: Tammy, Thursday, October 02, 2003 7:45:50 AM
Great job to all the girls, and congratulations Jennifer Brooks. This will be a wonderful Mum Festival memory, your essay was outstanding! Way to go.
| From: Donna Corsi (Northrop), Wednesday, October 01, 2003 11:35:58 PM
CONGRADES JENNIFER BROOKS ON BEING THE MS MUM
Email: northrop821@hotmail.com
Where From: Bristol | From: kayla, Sunday, September 28, 2003 4:52:52 PM
My memorie was when I was in fourth grade and got to march in the parade with my fellow girl scouts. That was super fun!! I really enjoyed seeing everyones faces people that I knew and didn`t now.They were al looking at our banner It said "Troop 6577 Juinor Girl Scouts" that day was super fun and I will never ever forget it!
Email: y_two_kay@yahoo.com
Where From: Bristol | From: Amanda, Sunday, September 28, 2003 2:01:58 PM
I was in the Lewis S. Mills Band for four years and my favorite memory of the parade was WINNING!!!
| From: Lisa (Hart) Dionne, Sunday, September 28, 2003 10:30:48 AM
I loved going to the Mum parade when I was younger and like everyone. I marched up untill my last year in High School in the Terryville Band "86". Then my daughter took my place in activities in the Girl Scouts which I then marched with her now she is a senior in High School, and this year my son is marching in the Terryville Tiger Scouts. I can now sit and enjoy watching the parade this year Dad has to march haha....
Email: wingnutct@aol.com
Where From: Terryville, Connecticut USA | From: Diane Salls, Friday, August 22, 2003 10:25:53 PM
Always full of fun
Email: fald3@aol.com
Where From: Bristol Ct 06010 | From: Leah Rydingsward, Thursday, July 17, 2003 3:43:46 PM
I''ve marched in the Mum Parade from the age of 4, when it was with my Brownies troop, to middle school with the Northeast Marching Band, and especially enjoyed marching when I was a part of the greatest marching band, Bristol Eastern High School! That was for almost 14 years of my life, and this year, again, I get to march. But this time it''s with my children and I can''t wait to enjoy every single minute with them! I''ve been going to the parades in between and I get so antsy just watching. I love seeing the floats and especially watching the people, especially the childrens'', expressions as the band goes by. It was especially fun to compete against other school bands, and going back to the band room and waiting for the call that would let us know what rank we placed. It was especially fun to beat other city bands, like Southington, Lewis Mills, and especially the New Britain Hurricanes! The Mum Committee does such a wonderful job with the parade and other activities that go on. Great job and I can''t wait for September!
Email: my3kidswjg@sbcglobal.net
Where From: New Britain, Connecticut, USA | From: William Burch Hamzy, Sunday, June 08, 2003 4:42:17 PM
Just looking at your website.
Email: Lauri@wt.net
Where From: Shepherd, Texas U.S.A. | From: Lisa Roberge, Sunday, March 30, 2003 7:59:43 PM
Before I became a resident of Bristol CT I used to visit my Aunt and Uncle. It was always a thrill to be here at the time of the Mum Festival. I especially love the sites and sounds of a parade and The Mum Festival Parade was always huge...I grew up and moved to Bristol twenty something years ago. It was my privledge to serve as a committee chairperson for two years. I really enjoyed working behind the scenes and watching it all come together... It gives you a real sense of pride to know that you are part of something that your community enjoys so immensely, especially when you ride or walk the parade route and see the amount of people that turn out for the event....When time permits I hope to serve again. It is well worth the time and efforts and the people are very friendly and supportive. I hope to enjoy the Mum Festival for many years to come....
Where From: Bristol Connecticut | From: Frank Zappone - "Lone Drummer", Tuesday, January 07, 2003 10:22:43 AM
Many years ago, I marched in the Mum Parade with some of Connecticut''s, well known, drum corps organizations. Now, during a new chapter of my drumming experiences, I am able to participate in the parade event as that "Lone Drummer" soloist. The memories of those years are still very strong and my latest performances in this event have strengthened those memories. People like Bob Bailey should be extremely proud of their continued involvement in this event. All of those involved in the planning and organizing of this annual event should, also, be very proud. You all, continue, to uphold a, true, Connecticut Tradition and I look forward to many additional performances in your annual event. The spectators are very supportive and the applause from them is, always, non-stop. Thanks for the opportunities and thanks for the overwhelming applause. Your parade event is one of my favorites. In closing. A big thank you to Mr. Ron for giving everyone an outstanding photo gallery archive. Best wishes for 2003.
Thanking you: Frank Zappone - Naugatuck, Connecticut
"The fellow they call, THE LONE DRUMMER."
Where From: Naugatuck, Connecticut | From: Carol (Vona) Farfaglia, Thursday, September 26, 2002 5:44:59 PM
Parades were always a big part of family life in the 60''s and 70''s. I am so happy that I got to see what I know as the best parade ever - The Mum Festival Parade! Mom and Dad would take us kids and we''d sit on the curb and wait for what seemed like an eternity for the parade to pass us. We''d eat peanuts and cotton candy and if we were really lucky, we''d get a balloon. The only time I was actually in the parade was when ESPN had a float back in ''85. As employees, we walked along side the float handing out bumper stickers and buttons to parade goers along the route. People were so happy to get these items and we were happy to be part of this wonderful event. I have since moved from Bristol, but I have brought my children to see the parade. They love the fire engines, old cars and the "army guys". I love to hear the high school marching bands. I may have moved away, but my heart will always be in Bristol every time the parade passes through downtown.
Where From: Wilton, NY | From: Beverly Foote, Friday, September 06, 2002 10:15:59 PM
Many of my memories are marching in the parade with Carey''s Senior Drum Corps and other Junior Corps I had belonged to. I remember one-year Carey''s Senior got together to march for my fathers Bob Bailey''s 50th year in Drum Corps and it started raining and we still marched the entire parade even though we all got soaked. There where still many people out watching the parade and stayed to the very end which shows how much the parade means to the spectators and marchers. I am now on the Mum Festival Committee. I have served as General Chairman and I am now serving as Parade Chairman. It is great when going to the beginning of the parade an seeing many people putting out there lawn chairs or blankets to save a place to watch the Parade. It has also been great going up to the Farms the follow weekend after the Parade. I remember last year it was very cold an we still had many people come to the Farms this shows that the people really enjoy what is going on at the Farms and the Car Show which is on Sunday
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Where From: Bristol, Ct. | From: Dina Mazzone, Tuesday, September 03, 2002 4:10:51 PM
Growing up off of Willis Street, we always brought our chairs down across from Memorial Boulevard School early in the morning and walked down to the parade in the afternoon. I have memories of marching with Bristol Central High school in days that were hot and others that were rainy - the parade goes on! It''s a pleasure to watch my daughter in the parade - this year will be her fifth (I think) with the Dance Arts Centre. Watching generation after generation enjoy this annual event is always a pleasure.
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Where From: Bristol, CT | From: Bob Bailey, Thursday, August 22, 2002 12:25:57 PM
I have many good memories of the Mum Festival and the Mum Festival Parade , having served as General Chairman and also having served as Parade Chairman for over ten years. It would always give me a thrill on Parade Day to drive the Parade route at about nine in the morning to see the many chairs and umbrellas set up along the route. It showed me how much the people in Bristol look forward to the Parade. With the addition of the Farms Weekend, it has made the Mum festival even better. I hope that it continues for another forty yars.
| From: Linda Lubrico, Tuesday, August 13, 2002 10:14:22 PM
Many of my memories of the parade are as a child watching the parade go by, then as a memeber of the New Britain Pal Drill Team later marching in the Color Guard as a member of Carey''s Senior Drum Corps. It always amazed me the amount of people that were watching the parade. A few years back we got Carey''s back for a special tribute to Bob Bailey on his 50th year in Drum Corps. It started raining that day and by the time we finished marching we were soaked from head to toe as we marched there were still may people who stayed till the end of parade that just shows me how much the parade means to the specators and marchers.
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Where From: Bristol, CT | From: Cathy Mitchell, Tuesday, August 06, 2002 2:40:50 PM
My memories of the Mum Festival are still very vivid in my mind. I have been going to the Mum parade and enjoying the festivities for many many years. However, the best years have been the past 9 years or so. I have grand children now and see the festival in a whole different light. The children love the Minor''s Farm weekend during the festival time along with the parade and amusements of course. It is a real family affair- sometimes we have as many as 15 famly members going to the parade and to the farm. On the weekend day we go to the farm we ride the hay wagon, pick the apples and the kids run through the farm making sure they see everything there is to see and do everything they can do - then home to grandma''s house for a chili dinner that has been in the cockpot since early morning. What wonderful memories for me and hopefully for my grandchildren someday.
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Where From: Bristol, CT USA | From: Ron Tessman, Thursday, August 01, 2002 10:01:10 PM
In 1962, my dad had a store on School St across from the Bristol Press. I remember my sister and I walking out the of the store and sitting on the curb as the parade marched by. Now, 40 years later, I watch my four children sitting on the curb watching the parade march by. And, maybe many years from now I will be watching my children watch their children......
Parades are wonderful! See you there!
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