Fun And Frolic Over the Fourth-This Day in Norwood History-July 6, 1961

THOUSANDS TURNED OUT Tuesday as Norwood staged its biggest July Fourth celebration in history, recapturing much of the old-time spirit of Independence Day.

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An aerial burst during fireworks display that concluded the 24-hour celebration Tuesday night.

Arthur G. Hill, Norwood’s oldest war veteran and honorary chief marshal of the huge parade, rides in convertible with Veterans Agent William Nolan.

Flag-raising ceremony that opened the day’s festivities on the holiday morning.

Recreation Supt Richard E. Ready hands gold medal to Julie Doherty of Quincy as winner of the Women’s 160-yard Open Individual Medley event which gave her the N. E. Championship at the NEA.AU Swim Meet at Hawes Pool, flanked by Pam Hakanson of Rhode Island, left, and Diane Stein of Quincy.

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Teen-age dance at the Armory the Night Before the Fourth that ushered in the holiday celebration.

The Norwood K. of C. float, one of a dozen in the parade. Children maneuver their decorated bicycles down Washington Street during Bicycle and Doll Carriage Parade.

The American Legion color guard in the line of march;

and at bottom Bob DeFlaminis, general chairman of the July Fourth Committee and president of the Jaycees, walks in front of the town officials at head of parade.

(Photos by Ken McLean)

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)