By Marianne Christy
The streets of Old Forge were flooded with activity during the inaugural Red, White and Blue “Spring Into Summer” family festival held over Memorial Day Weekend.
Photos by Gina Greco & Michele deCamp
Memorial Day Ceremony at Riverview Cemetary
Visitors and residents enjoyed a long list of family-friendly activities on Saturday and Sunday including a festival at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street complete with a bounce house, games, and a petting zoo; a ventriliquist act at VIEW, sidewalk chalk drawings, book signings, a fishing derby, and in-store specials.
Author Blake Maher signed copies of his book, The Legend of the Painted Turtle, at the Old Forge Hardware on Sunday, May 24. Maher, left, is pictured with young fans Abby Collins, Claire Christy, Finn Christy and Alex Collins, all of Greenfield Center.
Sunday’s activities were topped off by an evening lakefront concert by the Fulton Chain Gang and a fireworks display.
Monday was reserved for the traditional observance of fallen veterans which included a Memorial Day parade down Main Street to Riverview Cemetery where a remembrance ceremony was held, featuring guest speaker Major General Russell J. Czerw. Refreshments followed at the Old Forge Fire Hall.
Christina and Kate Russell
