10.11.2025
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The Parade
Troop 13 arrived on the corner of 61st Street at 18th Avenue, where the parade was going to start. After all attendees arrived, we arranged ourselves into two lines—one with a Scout in the front holding the American flag and another with a Scout holding our troop flag. Cub Scout Pack 313 was also marching close to us. We processed towards the reviewing stand at FIAO “Il Centro” Community Center (8711 18th Avenue). Our own Committee Member Harry D’Onofrio was Grand Marshall. The marching lasted from 12:30 p.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m.
Notes
- Although the troop appeared presentable in Class A uniforms, it was often difficult to keep the Scouts in two perfectly parallel lines, especially since it was more exhausting towards the end of the parade.
- Both of our flagbearers braved it after marching from 61st Street to 8711 18th Avenue while carrying the heavy flags in a stand around their necks.
- Troop 13 clearly displayed its sense of patriotism, honoring Columbus’ arrival in the New World.