| King and Queen Ken and Kelly Rintala |
| One of the many creative entries |
| Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce |
Members of the growing Sullivan Chamber of Commerce brought back the zany junk parade that entertained and
delighted local residents and visitors from 1979 to 1990. The junk parade became an annual event in 1980,
alternating routes from year to year --either Rome-to-Sullivan or Sullivan-to-Rome.
In the past, the event served as a fund raiser for Muscular Dystrophy. However, this year, it raised funds for the
Sullivan and Rome volunteer fire departments and the Sullivan EMS. The event took place August 31st through
September 1st, 2008, beginning Sunday with the crowning of the new Junk King and Queen. Musical entertainment
during the two day affair was provided by "The Barracudas" and "The Generations". The parade started in Rome at
noon on Labor Day and concluded roughly an hour later at the Sullivan Park, followed by a family-friendly festival.
Please check out our on-line gallery of photos from last year's event! Other extraordinary photos can be found
at Otto Wahl's fine photos.
delighted local residents and visitors from 1979 to 1990. The junk parade became an annual event in 1980,
alternating routes from year to year --either Rome-to-Sullivan or Sullivan-to-Rome.
In the past, the event served as a fund raiser for Muscular Dystrophy. However, this year, it raised funds for the
Sullivan and Rome volunteer fire departments and the Sullivan EMS. The event took place August 31st through
September 1st, 2008, beginning Sunday with the crowning of the new Junk King and Queen. Musical entertainment
during the two day affair was provided by "The Barracudas" and "The Generations". The parade started in Rome at
noon on Labor Day and concluded roughly an hour later at the Sullivan Park, followed by a family-friendly festival.
Please check out our on-line gallery of photos from last year's event! Other extraordinary photos can be found
at Otto Wahl's fine photos.
| Sullivan/Rome Labor Day Junk Parade 2011 |
| 2011 World's Greatest Junk Parade September 4 - 5th Schedule of Weekend Events Sunday Sept. 4th: Softball Tournaments in the Village Park diamond 7:00am-10:00pm Live entertainment provided by "Generations" 1pm-4pm Live music provided by "Heartbreaker" from 5:00-9:00pm Crowning of the King and Queen Kids slide and bounce-around available- $7 wrist band, unlimited usage Fireworks by Bartolotta's at Dusk! Monday Sept. 5th: 9:00am Line up of floats at the Fireman's ball park in Rome 12:00am Start of the World's Greatest Junk Parade in Rome 1:00pm The World's Greatest Junk Parade arrives in Sullivan Live music provided by "David Marshall Band" from 2pm- 6pm Kids slide and bounce-around available- $7 wrist band, unlimited usage Food and beverages will be available throughout the two day event at the Sullivan Village Park and area businesses. Caps and T-shirts can be obtained now from area businesses and will be available for purchase throughout the event. Children's games and entertainment will be provided both days for a nominal fee. Raffle opportunities each day. Proceeds to go toward the Sullivan and Rome Fire Departments and the Sullivan EMS. |
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