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Category: Public Event

July 4, 2024July 19, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Fourth of July Parade-July 4, 2024

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-July 4, 2024

July 4, 2024July 3, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, Uncategorized

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

November 11, 2019November 9, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Honors Its Veterans-November 11, 2019

🕊️ Veterans Day in Norwood: A 2019 Commemoration of Service and Memory Norwood Marks Veterans Day 2019 with Mass, Parade, and Historic Reflections—November 11, 2019 Marking Veterans Day with a … Continue reading Norwood Honors Its Veterans-November 11, 2019

November 11, 2019November 10, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, Roll of Honor, This Day In Norwood History, United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Army Air Corps, United States Marines Corps, WWII

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

November 27, 2011October 30, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season

Featuring a parade with Santa Claus, story readings by Selectman Helen Abdallah Donahue, High School Madrigals caroling, and the Day Tree lighting, Norwood presents its annual Holiday Extravaganza.

July 5, 2011July 19, 2026 georgenhs Accident, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

World War II Reenactor Injured During Fourth of July Parade-July 5, 2011

A World War II reenactor was injured in the Fourth of July parade.

October 2, 1993November 14, 2026 georgenhs Arts and Culture, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993

Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993

August 15, 1991October 20, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

World War II Bombers to Land at Norwood Airport as Part of Airborne Museum Tour-August 15, 1991

The Collings Foundation will bring a rare, airworthy B-24 Liberator and a B-17 Flying Fortress to Norwood Airport for a public three-day exhibition from August 25–27.

July 5, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Estimated 70,000 Brave Heat to View Fourth of July Parade-July 5, 1990

A record crowd of 70,000 spectators turns out for Norwood's Fourth of July parade featuring marching bands, political figures, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

November 2, 1985October 30, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

“New Kid on the Block”: Norwood Debuts Inaugural Turkey Trot Road Race-November 2, 1985

Pitting a new 5-mile race and 3-mile fun run against established South Shore events, the inaugural Norwood Turkey Trot debuts this Sunday at Union Warren Savings Bank

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