Great Turnout at Plattsburgh Parade
There was a huge crowd in downtown Plattsburgh today for the July 4th Parade. The weather was cool but very pleasant. The parade came up Bridge Street and made a right turn to pass in front of City Hall. The Plattsburgh Fore Department led the parade followed by flag-waving Mayor Chris Rosenquest.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson’s family members served as Grand Marshals. Space Shuttle Columbia Payload Commander, Lt. Col. Anderson and his six fellow NASA crew members were killed in the shuttle’s disaster in 2003. Col. Anderson was born at the Plattsburgh Air Force Base Hospital on Christmas Day 1959 and later return as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He departed Plattsburgh to become an astronaut. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PERU GAZETTE PHOTOS
Posted: July 4th, 2021 under Community Events, Northern NY News.