Saturday parade planned for Palmerston 150

PALMERSTON – A parade will be held as part of the Palmerston Homecoming event, celebrating the community of Palmerston’s 150th anniversary.

The parade is set for Aug. 2 at 11am and is organized with help from the Palmerston Agricultural Society.

“We are trying to make a memorable experience for those coming home to Palmerston, and to new residents on what Palmerston is all about,” said society spokesperson Susan Yungblut.

She added organizers are looking for businesses, sporting groups, service clubs and families to participate in the parade and have “their time to shine in the community.”

Longtime resident, business owner and former mayor Keith Askett is set to be the parade grand marshal.

“It’s time to show off Palmerston as present and past,” said Yungblut. “The essence is just to bring the past and the present into one big parade.”

The parade will assemble at 10am at the Palmerston Community Centre.

For more information or to join the parade, email palmerston.parade@gmail.com.

Anyone who shows up to the community centre before the parade begins can join in.