Marion Town Party delivered family fun
Aug 23, 2014
The annual Marion Town Party was held Saturday evening. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
It’s been known as Marigold Days, the Marion Block Party and other names through the years. But whatever it’s called, the late August party in front of the Marion Town House always delivers family fun.
Held since 1880, this year’s Marion Town Party was no different. A climbing wall, bounce houses, bake sale, bonfire and more activities were available for families.
The Marion Recreation Department, Firefighter’s Association and Police Brotherhood sponsored the event. Proceeds from the sale of refreshments went to the Recreation Department and the Firefighters Association.
Festivities began at 4 p.m. and lasted into the evening when a large bonfire was lit on the baseball field behind the Town House.
The annual Marion Town Party was held Saturday evening. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Brothers Gabe (front) and Eli Walden enjoy the slide at one of the bouncy houses at the party. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Madison Morgan of Marion is happy to try out the climbing wall. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Retired New Bedford Fire Chief Roger Nadeau brought a fire truck he converted to transport caskets of fallen firefighters and veterans. Dedicated to his late brother, the truck also houses mementos from 9/11. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
VFW Post Commander Brad Arruda (left) and post member Rodney Hunt sold drinks to attendees to benefit the post. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
The sidewalks in front of the Town House were decorated with chalk before the party. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Ron Auld of the Marion Fire Department mans the grill at the Town Party. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
