Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office
The Baby Parade has been a fun summer event for area families for more than 60 years.
By Michael V. Cusenza
The Hamilton Beach Baby Parade, the long running, end-of-summer tradition in which area families gather at 104 th Street to build their best floats that compete for prizes, once again did not disappoint—even if the weather did at times on Sunday.
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office
Special thanks to Kass Lemonades for Sunday’s sweet refreshments.
Hosted by the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association, the unique celebration has become a showcase of inspiration, hard work, and creativity as float-building skills are tested across three categories: “Most Humorous,” “Most Original,” and “Ragamuffin.”
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office
Smiles abound Sunday as State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr., (back row, l. to r.); Community Board 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton; City Councilman Eric Ulrich; his daughter Lily; and his grandmother take in the 2019 Hamilton Beach Baby Parade.
“I had a great time this weekend participating in the Hamilton Beach Baby Parade, a community event for over 60 years!” State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) wrote on his Facebook page.
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office
The West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department rigs are a common sight at all Howard Beach community events.
