Exchange Club of Madison Announces July 4th Parade Events

From the Exchange Club of Madison:

A dramatic shift in emphasis will be made this year in Madison’s 2016 Fourth of July Parade – The Grand Marshals will be veterans honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Viet Nam War.

The Grand Marshals for the 2016 Fourth of July Parade will be the single largest contingent ever to lead the Madison 4th of July Parade; however, they also represent the least feted group of warriors to ever to march down the Post Road since the Exchange Club of Madison first created and produced one of Connecticut’s most exciting Parades 38 years ago.

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Viet Nam War, July 4th the Parade this year will be one of the “biggest days ever in the life of the entire Town of Madison”.

The Exchange Club of Madison for the first time ever is anticipating as many as 250 Viet Nam Vets will join the normal throng that always includes classic and antique cars, community and educational floats, DHHS and middle schools, local politicians, and Madison Exchange Club and Excel Club members and officers.

The Exchange Club of Madison is excited to again invite the residents of all CT Shoreline towns to attend our 38th Annual Exchange Cub of Madison Independence Day Parade. Since the Event falls on Monday, July 4th, all attendees are encouraged to get to their favorite view- ing spot as early as possible. Remember, this exciting Parade route begins at 11 AM at the corner of Rt-1 and Wall Street, travels due west winding down the Post Road through the center of Madison, and concludes at the Surf Club.

We encourage all readers to come view one of the finest town parades in all of the U.S. For participants who want to register their group, float or vehicle for a prime spot in this year’s Parade, please either contact Tony Raccio at tony.j.raccio@gmail.com, or 203-245-1302; a second option is to go on your computer to access either Madison Exchange Club or Eventbrite websites.

Come be a part of the Town of Madison’s finest moment of community celebration honoring this year both our bravest defenders in Viet Nam as well as our rededication to securing future commitments to peace and honorable support of establishing and maintaining freedom around the world.