Hundreds Attend Annual Brooksby Village 4th of July Parade

Peabody, MA -- Hundreds lined the streets of Brooksby Village for the Annual Brooksby Village 4th of July Parade.

The annual parade featured people who live and work at Brooksby Village along with Mayor Edward Bettencourt, State Rep Tom Walsh, local Girl Scouts, Bruce McCorry’s karate studio and many more.

"Everyone here loves the annual 4th of July parade at Brooksby Village," said Karen Carideo, Executive Assistant, Brooksby Village and Chair of the Parade. "This is a huge event which takes months to plan so we are very lucky to have an amazing committee who works very hard to make this event possible.”

The parade participants included:

• Grand Marshall, Brooksby Village resident, Loretta Tenaglia

• Mayor Edward Bettencourt

• Ward Councilor Edward Charest

• State Rep Tom Walsh

• Mrs. Essex County, Diane Bucco

• Sheriff’s Honor Guard

• Bruce McCorry’s karate studio

• Girl Scout troop from Beverly

• Statue of Liberty, Brooksby Village resident Alice Gross

· Uncle Sam, Brooksby Village resident Larry Dennis

• Brooksby Village Employees of the Year

“The weather was beautiful and after the parade everyone enjoyed hot dogs,” said Cheryl Whittier, Community Resources Coordinator and parade coordinator, Brooksby Village. “This is always a wonderful event thanks to the many people who come together to make it happen.”

PHOTO: The parade’s Grand Marshall, Brooksby Village resident, Loretta Tenaglia being driven by Mary Naughton, director of human resources, Brooksby Village.