WELCOME TO OUR SITE

WELCOME TO THE HOME SITE FOR

Hudson Elks Flag Day Parade ~ PO Box 793 ~ Hudson, NY 12534

THE PARADE WAS HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011

IT STEPPED OFF AT 2:10 PM AND WE MADE IT THROUGH WITHOUT RAIN!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011 FLAG DAY PARADE TROPHY WINNERS!

Firematic: A. B. Shaw, Claverack

Community & Community Service: Federation of Polish Sportsman

Patriotism/Originality: 911 Col. Co. Memorial

Best Overall/use of Red, White &Blue: Rock Solid Church

SCHEDULE OF FLAG DAY EVENTS AT 7th ST. PARK

Day-long events, exhibits & food vendors were set up in and around the 7th St. Park beginning at 10:00 AM

The Elks Flag Day Ceremony was held at 11:00 AM

Some of the vendors, music and exhibits included HEAD WEST BAND (Country Music) & the following:

American Red Cross, Berkshire Farms, Catholic Charities, Columbia County Dept. of Health, Columbia Opportunities, Greyhound Friends, Healthcare Consortium, HHS Class 2012, Little League/Hot Dogs, Mike Leggieri/Lemonade, Mrs. B's Cleaning, Paranormal Group, Rock Solid Church/Candy, Senior Whole Health, Silver For You, Sons of the Americans, TD Bank, William Craver/Cards & Toys

SCHEDULE OF FLAG DAY EVENTS AT WATERFRONT PARK

Events and vendor activity commenced before the parade reached the waterfront area.

The Entertainment Schedule

3:30 PM The Mirage Band on stage

4:30 PM The New York Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corps

The Hawthorne Caballeros Drum & Bugle Corps

Columbia and District Pipe Band

5:45 PM 2011 Flag Day Parade Awards

6:00 PM Elvis impersonator, Donny Romines

~~7:30 PM Iron Eagles Air Show~~ (Cancelled due to bad weather in surrounding areas)

8:00 PM The Mirage Band on stage

9:45 PM Fireworks Spectacular

Vendors included: Barbara Gerard/Ice Cream, Desserts; Chatham Kettle Corn; Chef Shak/Grilled Items; Gospel Lighthouse/Jerk Chicken; Hazel Murray/Chicken & Ribs; HMRC, Inc./Burgers; Mr. Ding-A-Ling/Ice Cream; Pierro's Italian Sandwiches/Pepperoni & Meatball Sandwiches; Larry Walker/Chicken & Ribs; Sacred Heart Church/Fried Dough; Tony's Concessions/Nachos, Chips; & Village Pizza/Bloomin' Onions

— Committee Members & Volunteers —
Christine Abitabile • Guy Apicella • Ernie Belanger • Mark Bruhmuller • Samantha Costa
Lisa Craver • Salena Craver • Lt. Lynn Finn • Jim Folz • Kelly Frank • Ronald Gaylord, Jr. • Tom Haigh • Chuck Hoffman • Rich Hofstetter • Dick Leavitt • Bill & Dawn Mellan • Steve Mortefolio • Joe Paone • Carmine Pierro • Brad Poster • Patty Rutkey • Michael Sandagato • Mayor Richard Scalera • Rose and Dan Shaughnasey • Jim Shook, Sr. • Mike Super • Bill Williams • Nathaniel Wilson

Staff Sergeant Brett Farnam - Webmaster

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE PARADE & FUND RAISING EVENTS!

WE WELCOME COMMENTS - PLEASE EMAIL US WITH YOUR THOUGHTS!