The 2024 Fourth of July parade started off a little rainy, but thousands of Norwood residents still turned out to celebrate our country's independence. This year's Grand Marshall was former … Continue reading Fourth of July Parade-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 2024
Share Your 4th of July Parade Photos
Happy 4th of July! Norwood's 4th of July parade has a long, and fascinating history, and we would like to collect photos from as many parades as possible for our … Continue reading Share Your 4th of July Parade Photos
Norwood Honors Its Veterans-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 2019
🕊️ Veterans Day in Norwood: A 2019 Commemoration of Service and Memory On November 11, 2019, Norwood marked Veterans Day with a series of solemn and celebratory events that reflected … Continue reading Norwood Honors Its Veterans-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 2019
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season
This November 27th, Norwood’s Recreation Department will be holding their annual Holiday Extravaganza on the Common Green, from 1:30-4:30, where the Hobday Tree will be christened with lights and an … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season
World War II Reenactor Injured During Fourth of July Parade-This Day In Norwood History-July 5, 2011
A World War II reenactor was injured in the Fourth of July parade.
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993
Fourth of July Concert and Airport Incident-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 1974
The Fourth of July holiday in Norwood was marked by a blend of public celebration and emergency response in 1974. The day’s events included a well-attended musical performance for the … Continue reading Fourth of July Concert and Airport Incident-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 1974
Norwood’s Centennial Celebration Events Calendar
1872 NORWOOD CENTENNIAL 1972 Official Schedule of Events Saturday, January 15,1972 Grand Opening Norwood Centennial Headquarters in Norwood TownSquare, Start of year-long sale of Centennial Commemorative Sterling BronzeCoins by the … Continue reading Norwood’s Centennial Celebration Events Calendar
Parade Officials Reject Peace Signs-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1972
The Norwood Peace Coalition requested permission to march in the town’s Memorial Day parade carrying signs that listed civilian deaths in all U.S. wars. The parade committee, led by parade … Continue reading Parade Officials Reject Peace Signs-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1972