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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-07-14, Page 1r • Arr Residents of Goderieb Hued the two and a half milejfarade route Skturtlay afternoon to witness thelargest parade .i"'ver seen in Huron County a,nd one of thelargest,in the country. The parade, - 4 1. which was well over two miles long, started at the east end of Huron Road shortly after one and wasat \grieulture Park and dispersed by about six in the evening. -People turned out Fnlawn rich •-r;„'''' chairs taking,advantage of the bright sun to deepen tans while watchingthe bands and floats. (staff -photo) 3) Nr F. X R`.--1,18 1111 XV, I tILY 11, f9", SINGLE COPY 25c And its not over yet he Jubilee -Three logo everyone in Goderich. ecame so faniiliar jiith over the past few ionths kicked 'off a giant fire works display riday night as .the town's 150th anniversary iebration- went- into- Its- final- big -week etid-.- nseen crowd estimated at several thousand rong stood on the rim of the lakeshore bluff, long the sides of the hllls, on ale beach and on e pier to watch the display which could be seen spectators at the tractor pull at Agriculture rk.700119,11Ota) • '.;. , .crowd. sta As the citizens of Goderich and area take a •Well earned rest from the Sesquicentennial Teteb-CaTIOns,-th-e-flietntitYliblei-S—oti for most people, especially those persons who were • directly involved in the festivities, the glow will last for a long, long time. The Jubilee Three • Party in Goderich was a resounding success! Sottigth ito rernemiaetaath graat..prid I The crowds came to-Godeirich "and they stayed land stayed and -stayed. Everywhere residents and • visitors went; there were , lineups and throngs of people. Whether one was trying to buy groceries at one of the local stores or attempting to get to work, traffic was at a peak for the entire celebration period, June 29 to July 10. ' Of course, the largest crowds -arrived on the weekend when the prqvince's largest -ever parade wound its way through the streets of town. It is estimated that 25,00Qpeople lined the parade route to watch the fun. Those in the parade who were lucky enough tobe at the front of the parade were able to sit down and enjoy the tremendous array of floats and bands Which followed..Those who were placed at the middle or towards the end of the parade spent trittch_ of Saturday waiting in line for their cue to start along the parade route. There were over 400 floats in the parade and 23 bands, taking moire- than four hours to pass one point. While some of the spectators complained theN.parade.wa4 ,toe -lengthy- to- be" enjOy able, few left their positions along the parade route until the parade marshal Police Chief Pat King had passed by, • officially ending, the mammoth 'spectacle. Chief K ing .was enthusiastically greeted •by the crowds and it was evident the parade had been appreciated by the cheers and the applause as the police chief -marched smartly along. Weather-wise, Saturday was perfect for a parade. A cooling, brisk breeze kept streamers and flags in motion while refreshing both par- ticipants and spectators. Bul. there was •warm sunshine too, washing the entire scene with the pleasant atmosphere of a summer •day in. Goderich. Saturday evening was the homecoming dance • at the Goclerich Plemorial_Arena_Here_again the_ crowd poured into the ,building, filling every available space. Fortunately, much of the evening ,was spent visiting and renewing old acquaintances, leaving enough space on the dance floor throughout most of the evening for !v - nearly everyone to take a -spin to the music of- ; • Chis -Black andhis orchestra.• On Sunday, the halls of GDCI were teeming with graduates and friends of .graduates...There -were some recent grads among them, but for the most part the crowd consisted of graduates from • years ago. Two special guests at the, alumni reunion were W. E. Elliott of Goderich who graduated from the Collegiate in 1899 and the Rev. Ure Stewart. Seaforth, who graduated in 1900. Friday evening, the beach and the top of the hill were lined with thousands of people on hand , 4 to see the gigantic fireworks display. From the • very first colorfpl moment displaying the Jubilee •Iiii 1 111 paw 2 • •1•:: • f. • • .proud Pioneer. It't reminiscence of the early airs of travel and dressin Goderich Paid Steep, "ui GoderiCh prinuliy stands gitard beside his vo overeil Wagon.. P .n first place in the agon• decoratIn t' 'held as part of the ithilee 3 Country Wr at' the Goderich Arena tst Thtirkday. (staff phstO).. .. . , . 19T ,..,iviii,“41,4:.••• • „ - ' • '..;•", ••' e race 1.1z. McGhee sports a big blueberry stained smile titter winning the pie eating,Contest held at the country Farrlast Friday. Lit ate her pie faster iltab the other nine contestants as her friends looked on ih amazement. (staff phOto). Index Parade • , 'pg. IA House tour • Pg. 2A v Greenpeace •.•Pg. 2 i)raw winners • . • Pg -,2 • 411: