June 12, 2010 - Dolgeville Violet Festival

It was pouring rain as we gathered on Wolf St. in Dolgeville before the start of the parade. We found shelter under a RV awning and on a nearby porch.

The rain stopped as soon as we lined up and the Violet Parade began.

The rain did not deter the cheerful spectators - many of them sporting purple attire. We also noted the large number of houses decked out with purple bunting. Even the Red Band joined in. Our director, Arlene, hung little baskets of violets from the side mirrors of the car and draped purple and white daisies along the spoiler on the trunk.




"Dolgeville's Own - Lenore Gabriel" was again hailed as we passed the reviewing stand and after the parade she had us over for refreshments (including Dan Falatico's famous sausage and peppers) before our long trip home.


We found out later that day that we had won a 3rd place trophy!

VIVA LA BANDA ROSSA!!

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Dolgeville Violet Festival Parade

Violet Parade