To the Editor:

What a spectacular day for a parade! To our Grand Marshal Ruth Newquist, we say a special thank you. Your artistic talents and your dedication to SCAN enrich Newtown and those around us. You’re a shining example of “the fine art of Newtown”!

To our corporate sponsors: Title Sponsor Newtown Savings Bank; Platinum Sponsors: Ingersoll Automotive, Maplewood at Newtown and Teamsters Local Union 1150; Gold Sponsors: Rotary Club of Newtown and Sikorsky; Event Sponsors: Atherton & Associates, Caraluzzi’s, Dental Associates of CT, Leahy’s Fuels, Lions Club and Nanavaty, Nanavaty & Davenport – a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations and support. And to all our sponsors, supporters, advertisers and patrons, our deepest appreciation goes out to you. It is through your ongoing generosity, large and small, that we are able to enjoy the success of this time-honored tradition.

Thank you to the volunteers who organize and support the parade throughout the year as well as on parade day – committee members, emcees, street directors, judges, police department, town workers, bus drivers, The Newtown Bee…you know who you are. We couldn’t do it without you!

But most of all, thank you Newtown for once again coming out and supporting The Labor Day Parade. Your smiles, laughter, cheers and hugs keep us marching.

With deepest gratitude,

Beth Caldwell

President, Newtown Labor Day Parade Committee

14 church Hill Road, Newtown                     September 8, 2015