Southwick Celtic Historical Commission confirms parade route and vendors for 250th anniversary

Other Committee · Meeting of February 10, 2026

Southwick Celtic Historical Commission advances 250th anniversary parade planning at February meeting. Chairman Richard Marceau opened the February 10 session, which was largely devoted to an update from a guest presenter involved in the town's 250th anniversary planning committee. The parade is set to begin at 2 p.m., running from Gris Mill to a stop identified as Wally Poole, with confirmed food vendors including Chappies, North End, and Butcher Block.

A $1,000 budget has been established, a parade permit is being secured, and planners are moving forward with a proposal to convert a donated motorhome into a custom float. The commission also discussed coordinating the town's digital signs, including the Rail Trail sign, to promote the anniversary, and floated the idea of engaging school technology students to program the displays. No formal votes were taken and the commission acknowledged it remains behind on preparing and filing its meeting minutes.

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Source: the Other Committee meeting of February 10, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.