GLOCESTER – Diehards say they’ve never missed a year – and 2023 was no exception.
The 97th annual Ancients and Horribles parade took place despite, at times, pouring rain and thunder on Tuesday, July 4.
And as always, the weather was not able to dampen spirits at the nearly century-old tradition.
Float by the Glocester Republican Town Committee Credit: Diane Bernier Iskierski
Walkers with the North Smithfield Republican Town Committee passed out candy.
The Dinolicious food truck was on site.
Guests set up tents in front of Glocester Town Hall. Credit: Diane Bernier Iskierski
Burrillville Little League and Coach Joe Parillo showed off their new championship banner. Credit: Burrillville Little League
Credit: Diane Bernier Iskierski
Credit: Kathy Iannuccilli Medici
Credit: North Smithfield Republican Town Committee
Credit: Melissa Arsenault
U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner greets some wet parade visitors.
Credit: Diane Bernier Iskierski
Senator Jessica de la Cruz was all smiles once the rain stopped.
Credit: Diane Bernier Iskierski
Credit: Melissa Arsenault
Credit: Diane Bernier Iskierski
